Trimethobenzamide (Injection)

Trimethobenzamide (Injection)

Trimethobenzamide (trye-meth-oh-BEN-za-mide)

Treats nausea and vomiting.

Brand Name(s):

Tigan, Benzacot
There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to trimethobenzamide. This medicine should not be given to children unless approved by your doctor.

How to Use This Medicine:

Injectable

• Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles.
  
• Drink plenty of fluids while you are using this medicine to keep from becoming dehydrated.
  
• A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. It may also be given by a home health caregiver.
  
• You may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
  
• You will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas.
  
• Use a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.
  
• Never share your medicine with anyone.
  

If a dose is missed:

• If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
  
• Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
  

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:

• If you store this medicine at home, keep it at room temperature, away from heat and direct light.
  
• Throw away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.
  
• Keep all medicine away from children.
  

Drugs and Foods to Avoid: