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All of the following are true about Metoclopramide except

It is an antiemetic which blocks 5HT3 receptors

It has prokinetic action by 5HT4 agonism

It has D2 blocking action resulting in extrapyramidal side effects

It can be used for L - Dopa induced vomiting

High-Yield Explanation

Metoclopramide crosses blood brain barrier & because of D2 blocking action can reduce the efficacy of L-Dopa. Therefore can not be used in L-Dopa induced vomiting.

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