Metoclopramide induced akathisia during cesarean section.
We report a case of akathisia developed after administration of 2.5 mg metoclopramide for treatment of nausea during cesarean section. The relevant literature as well as options for prevention and treatment of this phenomenon are reviewed.
Department of Anesthesia, Kaplan Medical Center, Rehovot, Israel. yico@internet-zahav.net
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