name: | Trimethobenzamide |
ATC code: | R06AA10 | route: | oral |
n-compartments | 1 |
Trimethobenzamide is an antiemetic medication used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting. It functions primarily as a dopamine (D2) receptor antagonist. Trimethobenzamide has been used in clinical practice for decades but is less commonly used today compared to other antiemetics. It is mainly approved for short-term use in the management of postoperative or toxin-induced nausea and vomiting.
Estimated pharmacokinetic parameters for adults, based on limited available literature and standard clinical dosing. Specific clinical PK studies are lacking.