What is Tigan suppository?
Tigan suppositories are used for: Treating nausea and vomiting. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Tigan suppositories are an antiemetic. It works by blocking one of the chemical messengers that stimulates nausea and vomiting.
Is Tigan still available?
Pfizer discontinued oral Tigan. They expect supplies to be depleted by May 2021. Trimethobenzamide injection is not affected by this shortage.
What is the drug Tigan used for?
Trimethobenzamide is used to treat nausea and vomiting that may occur after surgery or with a certain stomach/intestinal problem (gastroenteritis). Treating vomiting quickly can prevent dehydration. This medication is not recommended for use in children due to risk of serious side effects.
Is Tigan anticholinergic?
Tigan (trimethobenzamide hydrochloride) Injectable is an anticholinergic drug used to treat nausea and vomiting. Tigan is available in generic form.
How often can you use Phenergan suppositories?
Unwrap and insert one suppository rectally as directed by your doctor, usually 2 to 4 times daily. Remain lying down for a few minutes after using this medication, and avoid having a bowel movement for an hour or longer so the drug will be absorbed.
What is Compazine suppository used for?
This medication is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment). Prochlorperazine belongs to a class of drugs known as phenothiazines.
Why was Tigan discontinued?
Trimethobenzamide is available as 300 mg capsules in generic forms and under the brand name Tigan. It is also available as a solution for injection (100 mg/mL). Trimethobenzamide used to be available also as suppositories, but this formulation was discontinued due to lack of efficacy.
Why is Tigan being discontinued?
Reason for shortage: All generic trimethobenzamide oral capsules have been discontinued. Pfizer did not provide a reason for the shortage of Tigan capsules. Trimethobenzamide injection is not affected by this shortage.
Is Tigan safe?
Inform patients that Tigan can cause serious adverse reactions. Instruct patients to discontinue Tigan and contact a healthcare provider immediately if the following serious reactions occur: Acute Dystonic Reactions and Other Extrapyramidal Symptoms [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]
What class of drug is Tigan?
Trimethobenzamide belongs to a class of drugs known as antiemetics.
How long does it take a Phenergan suppository to absorb?
Remain lying down for a few minutes after using this medication, and avoid having a bowel movement for an hour or longer so the drug will be absorbed. The suppository is for rectal use only. For motion sickness, the first dose of promethazine should be used 30 to 60 minutes before beginning travel.