Generic name:trimethobenzamide (intramuscular route) [ trye-meth-oh-BENZ-a-mide ]
Drug class:Anticholinergic antiemetics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 20, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Arrestin
- Benzacot
- Stemetic
- Ticon
- Tigan
- Tribenzagan
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Antiemetic
Pharmacologic Class: Anticholinergic
Uses for Tigan
Trimethobenzamide is used to treat nausea and vomiting .
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
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of intramuscular trimethobenzamide in the pediatric population. However, because of this medication's toxicity, use in children is contraindicated. Intramuscular trimethobenzamide should never be used in children .
Geriatric
No information is available on whether the risk of trimethobenzamide-induced adverse effects is increased in the elderly. However, because of this medication's toxicity, it should be used with caution, after less toxic alternatives have been considered and/or found ineffective. Recommended doses should not be exceeded, and the patient should be carefully monitored during therapy .
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential b...
