Used as a prokinetic agent to enhance gastrointestinal motility, commonly prescribed for the treatment of nausea, vomiting, and gastric stasis. It acts as a dopamine D2 receptor antagonist, facilitating upper gastrointestinal tract movement. Also utilized in managing symptoms of functional dyspepsia and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Its central antiemetic properties make it effective in reducing chemotherapy-induced and postoperative nausea in some clinical settings.