The Basics
What is Trimethobenzamide?
Used to treat nausea and vomiting.
Brand names for Trimethobenzamide
Arrestin, Benzacot, Stemetic, Ticon, Tigan, Tribenzagan
How Trimethobenzamide is classified
Antiemetics, Gastrointestinal Agents
Trimethobenzamide During Pregnancy
Trimethobenzamide pregnancy category
Category N/ANote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.
What we know about taking Trimethobenzamide while pregnant
N/A
Taking Trimethobenzamide While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Trimethobenzamide?
Because no information is available on the continuous use of trimethobenzamide during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. Occasional, short-term use of trimethobenzamide for the treatment of nausea and vomiting appears to be acceptable.[1]
Maternal / infant drug levels
Because no information is available on the continuous use of trimethobenzamide during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. Occasional, short-term use of trimethobenzamide for the treatment of nausea and vomiting appears to be acceptable.[1]
Possible effects of Trimethobenzamide on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Trimethobenzamide
Prochlorperazine.
List of References
Lactation sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/1. Mahadevan U, Kane S. American Gastroenterological Association Institute Technical Review on the Use of Gastrointestinal Medications in Pregnancy. Gastroenterology . 2006;131:283-311. PMID: 16831611
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