Trimetaphan

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Uses of Trimetaphan

Updated: November 18, 2013

Trimetaphan is used in the treatment of:

Aortic Aneurysm
Hypertension, Malignant

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Trimetaphan Brand Names

Trimetaphan may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Arfonad

Trimetaphan Drug Class

Trimetaphan is part of the drug class:

Sulfonium derivatives

Trimetaphan Interactions

This is not a complete list of Trimetaphandrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Trimetaphan and Pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Trimetaphan falls into category D:

It has been shown that use of Trimetaphan in pregnant women caused some babies to be born with problems. However, in some serious situations, the benefit of using this medication may be greater than the risk of harm to the baby.

Forms of Medication

Trimetaphan is available in the following forms:

Injectable Solution