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- $Subject{Tebamide G W T-Gen Goldline Tigan Beecham Antiemetic antinauseant
- trimethobenzamide nausea vomiting vomiting center brain}
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- trimethobenzamide
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- BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
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- Tebamide (G & W)
- T-Gen (Goldline)
- Tigan (Beecham)
- trimethobenzamide (various manufacturers)
-
- TYPE OF DRUG
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- Antiemetic (antinauseant)
-
- INGREDIENT
-
- trimethobenzamide
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- DOSAGE FORMS
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- Capsules (100 mg and 250 mg)
- Suppositories (100 mg and 200 mg)
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- STORAGE
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- Trimethobenzamide should be stored at room temperature in a tightly
- closed container.
-
- USES
-
- This drug is used to control nausea and vomiting. It is thought to act
- directly on the vomiting center in the brain.
-
- TREATMENT
-
- Trimethobenzamide capsules can be taken with a full glass of water.
- The suppository form of this medication should be inserted into the
- rectum (if the suppository is too soft to insert, run it under cold water or
- put it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes). To insert it, remove the foil
- wrapper, moisten the suppository with a little water, and then lie down on
- your left side with your right knee bent. Push the suppository into your
- rectum with your finger. Remain lying down for a few minutes. Try to avoid
- having a bowel movement for an hour or longer after inserting the suppository
- in order to allow time for the drug to be absorbed.
- If you miss a dose of this medication, take the missed dose as soon as
- possible, unless it is almost time for the next dose. In that case, do not
- take the missed dose at all; return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not
- double the dose.
-
- SIDE EFFECTS
-
- Minor.
-
- Diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, or muscle cramps. These side
- effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication.
- If you feel dizzy or light-headed, sit or lie down for a while; get up
- slowly from a sitting or reclining position, and be careful on stairs.
-
- Major.
-
- Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
- particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
- back pain, blurred vision, convulsions, depression, disorientation, mouth
- sores, rash, tremors, unusual bleeding or bruising, unusual hand or face
- movements, or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
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- INTERACTIONS
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- Concurrent use of trimethobenzamide with central nervous system
- depressants (drugs that slow the activity of the brain and spinal cord), such
- as alcohol, antihistamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepine tranquilizers, muscle
- relaxants, narcotics, pain medications, phenothiazine tranquilizers, and
- sleeping medications, or with tricyclic antidepressants can cause extreme
- drowsiness.
- BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about any medications you are currently
- taking, especially those listed above.
-
- WARNINGS
-
- * Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to
- any medications, especially to trimethobenzamide (or to benzocaine or other
- local anesthetics if you are using the suppository form).
- * Be sure to tell your doctor if you now have or if you have ever had
- acute fever, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, intestinal infection, or
- viral infections.
- * If this drug makes you dizzy or drowsy, do not take part in any
- activity that requires alertness, such as driving a car or operating
- potentially dangerous machinery.
- * Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Safe use in pregnancy
- has not been established. Extensive studies in pregnant women have not been
- conducted. Also, tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding an infant. It is
- not known whether trimethobenzamide passes into breast milk.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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