Generic name: trimethobenzamide (oral/injection) [ trye-METH-oh-BENZ-a-mide ]
Brand name: Tigan
Drug class: Anticholinergic antiemetics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jul 31, 2023. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Tigan?

Tigan is used to treat nausea and vomiting related to surgery or caused by stomach flu.

Tigan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Tigan side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop taking Tigan and call your doctor at once if you have:

• 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.

Serious side effects may be more likely in older adults.

Common side effects of Tigan may include:

• headache, muscle cramps;

• dizziness, drowsiness;

• confusion, depressed mood;

• blurred vision;

• diarrhea; or

• pain, stinging, burning, redness, or swelling where the medicine was injected.

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.

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Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Tigan if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• liver disease; or

• kidney disease.

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 Tigan will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

It may not be safe to breast-feed while using Tigan. Ask your doctor about any risk.

How should I take Tigan?

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.

Tigan is usually taken 3 or 4 times per day. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.

Tigan oral is taken by mouth. This medicine injection is injected into a muscle by a healthcare provider.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since Tigan 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. Do not use two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What should I avoid while using Tigan?

Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how Tigan 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.

What other drugs will affect Tigan?

Using Tigan with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.

Other drugs may affect Tigan, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

Further information

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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