Cimetidine is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist used to manage GERD, peptic ulcer disease, and indigestion. Brand Names Good Sense Heartburn Relief, Tagamet Generic Name Cimetidine DrugBank Accession Number DB00501 Background A histamine congener, it competitively inhibits histamine binding to histamine...
These uses may vary, depending on the specific cimetidine product you are taking. Cimetidine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your health care provider. How does cimetidine work (mechanism of action)? Cimetidine is in a family of medicines calledH2 blockers. It works by...
Description Medical Uses Information on Dosing Mechanism of Action Interactions Side Effects Warnings References Product Name: Cimetidine Synonyms: TAGAMET;SKF-92334;N-CYANO-N'-METHYL-N''-[[2-[(5-METHYL-1H-IMIDAZOL-4-YL)METHYL]THIO]ETHYL]GUANIDINE;Cimetidine (base and/or unspecified salts);Pep...
Uses relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by eating or drinking certain foods and beverages Dosage for Tagamet Directions adults and children 12 years and older: to relieve symptoms, swallow...
The discussion of the action and toxicity of cimetidine, including its anti-androgen-like effect is followed by confirmation of its benefits in treating active duodenal ulcer and a review of its other uses in acid peptic disease. An effort to explore conditions for which cimetidine has been tried...
CIMETIDINE: WHAT OTHER USES BESIDES PEPTIC ULCER HEALING?Inpharma Weekly -doi:10.1007/BF03318442Springer International PublishingInpharma
Uses and Administration Cimetidine is a histamine H2-antagonist and inhibits actions of histamine mediated by H2-receptors such as gastric acid secretion and pepsin output. It is used where inhibition of gastric acid secretion may be ben- eficial, as in peptic ulcer disease, including stress ...
Cimetidine Agent Name Cimetidine CAS Number 51481-61-9 Formula C10-H16-N6-S Major Category Other Uses Synonyms Acibilin; Acinil; Cimal; Cimetag; Cimetum; Edalene; Dyspamet; Eureceptor; Gastromet; Metracin; Peptol; Tametin; Tratul; Ulcedine; Ulcerfen; Ulcimet; Ulcofalk; Ulcomedina; ...
Uses It is generally used to treat GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), a condition that occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus. Furthermore, it is used to treat certain conditions that are linked with oversecretion of acid by the stomach (like – systemic mastocytosis, Zolling...
Cimetidine is the first histamine H2-receptor antagonist with wide clinical application. It is a weak base and a highly water-soluble compound which can be