Brand Name

Tigan

Generic Name
Trimethobenzamide
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FDA approval date: August 01, 2008
Classification: Antiemetic
Form: Injection, Capsule

What is Tigan (Trimethobenzamide)?

Trimethobenzamide hydrochloride capsules are indicated in adults for the treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting and for nausea associated with gastroenteritis. Limitation of Use: Trimethobenzamide hydrochloride capsules are not recommended for use in pediatric patients due to the risk of extrapyramidal signs and symptoms and other serious central nervous system effects, and the risk of exacerbation of the underlying disease in pediatric patients with Reye’s syndrome or other hepatic impairment. Trimethobenzamide hydrochloride capsules are an antiemetic indicated in adults for the treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting and for nausea associated with gastroenteritis. Limitation of Use: Trimethobenzamide hydrochloride capsule is not recommended for use in pediatric patients due to the risk of extrapyramidal signs and symptoms and other serious central nervous system effects and the risk of exacerbation of the underlying disease in pediatric patients with Reye’s syndrome or other hepatic impairment. ( 1.