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Tigan
trimethobenzamide hydrochloride · Injection
Overview
Active ingredients
Source: NDC Directory| Ingredient | Strength | RxCUI | Monograph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimethobenzamide Hydrochloride | 100 mg/mL | 860771 | View |
Forms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryPharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.
Pharmacologic class
Source: NDC Directory| Class | Type | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Antiemetic [EPC] | EPC | 4 members — no class page |
| Emesis Suppression [PE] | PE | 4 members — no class page |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 017530-001 | TIGAN | INJECTABLE | TRIMETHOBENZAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE | Prescription | AP | RLD RS |
Therapeutic equivalence
Source: Orange BookWhat this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated (parenteral aqueous solutions)
Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 24 | Labeling | Approved | April 18, 2008 | Standard |
| Supplement | 23 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | August 26, 2005 | Standard |
| Supplement | 22 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | August 26, 2005 | Standard |
| Supplement | 21 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | August 26, 2005 | Standard |
| Supplement | 19 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | June 28, 2002 | Standard |
| Supplement | 18 | Labeling | Approved | April 30, 2002 | Standard |
| Supplement | 17 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | February 23, 2001 | Standard |
| Supplement | 16 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | December 14, 1999 | Standard |
| Supplement | 15 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | October 28, 1999 | Standard |
| Supplement | 14 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | October 22, 1999 | Standard |
| Supplement | 13 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | December 3, 1998 | Standard |
| Supplement | 10 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | February 20, 1986 | Standard |
| Supplement | 8 | Labeling | Approved | September 15, 1981 | — |
| Supplement | 7 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | September 25, 1980 | Standard |
| Supplement | 2 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | December 18, 1975 | Standard |
| Supplement | 1 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | May 12, 1975 | Standard |
| Original application | 1 | Type 5 - New Formulation or New Manufacturer | Approved | July 12, 1974 | Standard |
Review documents
- 0 · Supplement · June 5, 2008
- 0 · Supplement · April 22, 2008
- 0 · Supplement · July 9, 2007
- 0 · Supplement · August 31, 2005
- 0 · Supplement · August 31, 2005
- 0 · Supplement · August 31, 2005
- 0 · Supplement · August 31, 2005
- 0 · Supplement · August 31, 2005
- 0 · Supplement · August 31, 2005
- 0 · Supplement · June 18, 2004
- 0 · Supplement · June 18, 2004
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260310). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug LabelingINDICATIONS Tigan ® is indicated for the treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting and for nausea associated with gastroenteritis.
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug LabelingDOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION (See WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS .) Dosage should be adjusted according to the indication for therapy, severity of symptoms and the response of the patient. Geriatric Patients Dose adjustment such as reducing the total dose administered at each dosing or increasing the dosing interval should be considered in elderly patients with renal impairment (creatinine clearance ≤ 70 mL/min/1.73m 2 ). Final dose adjustment should be based upon integration of clinical efficacy and safety considerations. (See CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY and PRECAUTIONS ). Patients with Renal Impairment In subjects with renal impairment (creatinine clearance ≤ 70 mL/min/1.73m 2 ), dose adjustment such as reducing the total dose administered at each dosing or increasing the dosing interval should be considered. (See CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). INJECTABLE, 100 mg/mL (Not for use in pediatric patients) Usual Adult Dosage 2 mL (200 mg) t.i.d. or q.i.d. intramuscularly. NOTE: The injectable form is intended for intramuscular administration only; it is not recommended for intravenous use. Intramuscular administration may cause pain, stinging, burning, redness and swelling at the site of injection. Such effects may be minimized by deep injection into the upper outer quadrant of the gluteal region, and by avoiding the escape of solution along the route.
Contraindications
openFDA Drug LabelingContraindications The injectable form of Tigan ® is contraindicated in pediatric patients and in patients with known hypersensitivity to trimethobenzamide.
Contraindications The injectable form of Tigan ® is contraindicated in pediatric patients and in patients with known hypersensitivity to trimethobenzamide.
Warnings
openFDA Drug LabelingWARNINGS Tigan ® may produce drowsiness. Patients should not operate motor vehicles or other dangerous machinery until their individual responses have been determined. Usage in Pregnancy: Trimethobenzamide hydrochloride was studied in reproduction experiments in rats and rabbits and no teratogenicity was suggested. The only effects observed were an increased percentage of embryonic resorptions or stillborn pups in rats administered 20 mg and 100 mg/kg and increased resorptions in rabbits receiving 100 mg/kg. In each study these adverse effects were attributed to one or two dams. The relevance to humans is not known. Since there is no adequate experience in pregnant or lactating women who have received this drug, safety in pregnancy or in nursing mothers has not been established. Usage with Alcohol: Concomitant use of alcohol with Tigan ® may result in an adverse drug interaction.
Adverse Reactions
openFDA Drug LabelingADVERSE REACTIONS There have been reports of hypersensitivity reactions and Parkinson-like symptoms. There have been instances of hypotension reported following parenteral administration to surgical patients. There have been reports of blood dyscrasias, blurring of vision, coma, convulsions, depression of mood, diarrhea, disorientation, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, jaundice, muscle cramps and opisthotonos. If these occur, the administration of the drug should be discontinued. Allergic-type skin reactions have been observed; therefore, the drug should be discontinued at the first sign of sensitization. While these symptoms will usually disappear spontaneously, symptomatic treatment may be indicated in some cases. For medical advice about adverse reactions contact your medical professional. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Par Health at 1-800-828-9393 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Mechanism of Action
openFDA Drug LabelingMechanism of Action The mechanism of action of Tigan ® as determined in animals is obscure, but may involve the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ), an area in the medulla oblongata through which emetic impulses are conveyed to the vomiting center; direct impulses to the vomiting center apparently are not similarly inhibited. In dogs pretreated with trimethobenzamide HCl, the emetic response to apomorphine is inhibited, while little or no protection is afforded against emesis induced by intragastric copper sulfate.
Description
openFDA Drug LabelingDescription Chemically, trimethobenzamide (HCl) is N-[ p -[2-(dimethylamino)ethoxy]benzyl]-3,4,5-trimethoxybenzamide monohydrochloride. It has a molecular weight of 424.93 and the following structural formula: Single Dose Vials : Each 2-mL single-dose vial contains 200 mg trimethobenzamide hydrochloride compounded with 1 mg sodium citrate and 0.4 mg citric acid as buffers and pH adjusted to approximately 5.0 with sodium hydroxide. Multi-Dose Vials: Each mL contains 100 mg trimethobenzamide hydrochloride compounded with 0.45% phenol as preservative, 0.5 mg sodium citrate and 0.2 mg citric acid as buffers and pH adjusted to approximately 5.0 with sodium hydroxide. Formula1.jpg
How Supplied / Storage and Handling
openFDA Drug LabelingHow Supplied Tigan ® (trimethobenzamide hydrochloride) is available as follows: NDC 42023-119-25 100 mg/mL in 2 mL Single-Dose Vials, Pack of 25 Product repackaged by: Henry Schein, Inc., Bastian, VA 24314 From Original Manufacturer/Distributor's NDC and Unit of Sale To Henry Schein Repackaged Product NDC and Unit of Sale Total Strength/Total Volume (Concentration) per unit NDC 42023-119-25 Pack of 25 NDC 0404-9964-02 1 2 mL Single Dose Vial in a bag (Vial bears NDC 42023-119-25) 100 mg/mL Rx Only Manufactured for: Endo USA Malvern, PA 19355 © 2025 Endo, Inc. or one of its affiliates. R08/2024 OS118J-01-90-04 3000358J
Adverse event reports
Source: openFDA FAERSAttributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: TRIMETHOBENZAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.
Packaging and NDCs
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0404-9964-02 | 0404-9964 | Henry Schein, Inc | 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 BAG (0404-9964-02) / 2 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE | January 11, 2022 |
| 42023-119-25 | 42023-119 | Par Health USA, LLC | 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (42023-119-25) / 2 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE | August 1, 2008 |
| 0404-9964 | 0404-9964 | Henry Schein, Inc | — | January 11, 2022 |
| 42023-119 | 42023-119 | Par Health USA, LLC | — | August 1, 2008 |
Sources for this page
| Dataset | Agency | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| NDC Directory | FDA | Identity, ingredients, strengths, forms, routes, labelers, packages |
| Drugs@FDA | FDA | Application, sponsor, submissions, review documents, marketing status |
| Orange Book | FDA | Therapeutic equivalence codes, reference drug flags, patents, exclusivity |
| Drug Labeling | FDA / NLM | Prescribing information reproduced above |
| FAERS | FDA | Adverse event report counts |
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