Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available
What is Tigan?
Trimethobenzamide is used to treat nausea and vomiting related to surgery or caused by stomach flu.
Trimethobenzamide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use trimethobenzamide if you are allergic to it.
Do not give this medication to a child or teenager without medical advice, especially if the child has a fever, flu symptoms, or chicken pox.
It is not known whether trimethobenzamide will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- liver disease; or
- kidney disease.
How should I use Tigan
Use Tigan (Trimethobenzamide (Oral/Injection)) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Trimethobenzamide is usually taken 3 or 4 times per day. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Trimethobenzamide is taken by mouth. Trimethobenzamide is injected into a muscle by a healthcare provider. oralinjection
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Since trimethobenzamide is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. Skip any missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose. use two doses at one time. Do not
Tigan side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. signs of an allergic reaction
Stop taking trimethobenzamide and call your doctor at once if you have:
Serious side effects may be more likely in older adults.
- twitching or uncontrollable movements of your eyes, lips, tongue, face, arms, or legs;
- trouble speaking or swallowing;
- problems with thought or memory;
- pain, stiffness, or unusual muscle spasm in your neck;
- tremors, feeling restless or being unable to sit still;
- jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
- a seizure (convulsions); or
- low blood cell counts--fever, chills, tiredness, mouth sores, skin sores, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, pale skin, cold hands and feet, feeling light-headed or short of breath.
- headache, muscle cramps;
- dizziness, drowsiness;
- confusion, depressed mood;
- blurred vision;
- diarrhea; or
- pain, stinging, burning, redness, or swelling where the medicine was injected.
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Tigan?
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.
Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.
Do not share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.