Generic name:trimethobenzamide (oral route) [ trye-meth-oh-BENZ-a-mide ]
Drug class:Anticholinergic antiemetics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 9, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Tigan
Available Dosage Forms:
- Capsule
Therapeutic Class: Antiemetic
Pharmacologic Class: Anticholinergic
Uses for Tigan
Trimethobenzamide is used to treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It is also used to treat nausea caused by gastroenteritis.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Tigan
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Because of trimethobenzamide's toxicity, use in children is not recommended. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of trimethobenzamide have not been performed in the geriatric population. However, elderly patients are more likely to have unwanted side effects and age-related kidney disease, which may require an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving trimethobenzamide.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together e...
