Which one of the following statements is true about metoclopramide [Reglan]?

a. Dopamine (D2) receptor antagonism results in antiemetic effect
b. Histamine-2 (H2) agonist effect results in smooth muscle stimulation and prokinetic effect
c. effective for ulcer healing
d. all of the above


Ans: a. Dopamine (D2) receptor antagonism results in antiemetic effect

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