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Trimethobenzamide Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Trimethobenzamide HCl 300mg; caps.
Pharmacological Class
Antiemetic.
See Also
How Supplied
Caps—contact supplier; Single-use vials (2mL)—25; Multi-dose vial (20mL)—1
Manufacturer
Trimethobenzamide Indications
Indications
Treatment of post-op or gastroenteritis-associated nausea and vomiting.
Trimethobenzamide Dosage and Administration
Adult
Use lowest effective dose. 300mg 3–4 times daily. Elderly or renal impairment (CrCl <70mL/min/1.73m2): reduce dose by increasing the dosing interval.
Children
Not recommended.
Trimethobenzamide Contraindications
Contraindications
Injection (children).
Trimethobenzamide Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Trimethobenzamide Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Acute dystonic reactions. Extrapyramidal symptoms. May mask other serious disorders (eg, encephalopathy, metabolic imbalance). Children (Reye's syndrome). Monitor for hepatic impairment; discontinue if occurs. Renal impairment. Elderly. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Trimethobenzamide Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Trimethobenzamide Interactions
Interactions
Potentiated by alcohol (avoid), other CNS depressants (eg, sedatives, hypnotics, opiates, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, anticholinergics); monitor.
Trimethobenzamide Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Parkinson-like symptoms, drowsiness, blood dyscrasias, blurred vision, coma, seizures, depression, diarrhea, disorientation, dizziness, jaundice, hypotension (inj), headache, muscle cramps, opisthotonos; hepatotoxicity, hypersensitivity reactions.
Trimethobenzamide Clinical Trials
See Literature
Trimethobenzamide Note
Not Applicable
Trimethobenzamide Patient Counseling
See Literature
