Trimethobenzamide hydrochloride

Trimethobenzamide Hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt form of trimethobenzamide, a benzamide derivative with an antiemetic property. Although the mechanism of action is largely unknown, it inhibits the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ), an area in the medulla oblongata through which emetic impulses are conveyed to the vomiting center, thereby suppressing nausea and vomiting. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Antiemetics. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Tigan, Poligerim, Tebamide and Nauseton. Its PubChem CID is 68385.