Pemoline and Trimethobenzamide

• Generic Name: pemoline
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Pemoline belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. It is used to treat children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Pemoline increases attention and decreases restlessness in children who are overactive, cannot concentrate for very long or are easily distracted, and are emotionally unstable. Pemoline is used as part of a total treatment program that also includes social, educational, and psychological treatment.

Rarely, pemoline has caused serious liver problems. You and your doctor should talk about the good pemoline will do as well as the risks of using it. In addition, you will be asked to sign an informed consent form stating that you understand and agree to accept the risk of liver problems.

Pemoline is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: trimethobenzamide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Benzacot, Ticon, Tigan

Trimethobenzamide is used to treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It is also used to treat nausea caused by gastroenteritis.

Trimethobenzamide is available only with your doctor's prescription.