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Nausea and vomiting facts
- Nausea and vomiting are symptoms of a disease or condition. The underlying cause of the illness causing nausea and vomiting should be identified and treated.
- Nausea and vomiting symptom control is important both for comfort's sake and to prevent dehydration.
- Dehydration can worsen nausea and vomiting.
- Medication may be available to control symptoms of nausea and vomiting.
Introduction to nausea and vomiting
Nausea and vomiting are symptoms of an underlying illness and not a specific disease. Nausea is the sensation that the stomach wants to empty itself, while vomiting (emesis) or throwing up, is the act of forcible emptying of the stomach. The term "dry heaves" refers to an episode of vomiting where there is no food in the stomach to vomit, and only clear secretions are vomited.
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In this Article
- What is trimethobenzamide (Tigan)?
- What are the possible side effects of trimethobenzamide (Tigan)?
- What is the most important information I should know about trimethobenzamide (Tigan)?
- What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking trimethobenzamide (Tigan)?
- How should I take trimethobenzamide (Tigan)?
- What happens if I miss a dose (Tigan)?
- What happens if I overdose (Tigan)?
- What should I avoid while taking trimethobenzamide (Tigan)?
- What other drugs will affect trimethobenzamide (Tigan)?
- Where can I get more information?
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking trimethobenzamide (Tigan)?
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have:
- kidney or liver disease;
- an enlarged prostate;
- difficulty urinating or other bladder problems;
- glaucoma;
- asthma; or
- heart disease or a heart rhythm disorder.
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use trimethobenzamide, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.
It is not known whether trimethobenzamide will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take trimethobenzamide without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether trimethobenzamide passes into breast milk. Do not take trimethobenzamide without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give this medicine to a child, especially if the child has a fever or has recently had chicken pox.
How should I take trimethobenzamide (Tigan)?
Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use the medication in larger amounts or for longer than recommended by your doctor.
Take this medication with a full glass of water.
Trimethobenzamide is normally used three or four times a day. You may also be using the medicine only as needed. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Store trimethobenzamide at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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