Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. Too much of this type of fat may raise the risk of coronary artery disease, especially in women. A blood test measures your triglycerides along with your cholesterol. Normal triglyceride levels are below 150. Levels above 200 are high.
Metoclopramide is used to treat the symptoms of a certain type of stomach problem called gastroparesis in patients with diabetes. It works by increasing the movements or contractions of the stomach and intestines. It relieves symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, heartburn, a feeling of fullness after meals, and loss of appetite. Metoclopramide is also used to treat heartburn for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is esophageal irritation from the backward flow of gastric acid into the esophagus.
Metoclopramide increases the release of acetylcholine, which in turn stimulates the smooth muscle in the digestive tract to contract more frequently. Metoclopramide also increases the muscle tone of the upper GI tract and esophagus. It is also able to cross the blood-brain barrier and act on the mental signal for nausea. This is particularly useful in the treatment and prevention of nausea and vomiting in pets undergoing chemotherapy treatment.