Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A histamine receptor antagonist, C10H16N6S, that inhibits acid secretion in the stomach and is used to treat duodenal and gastric ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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- noun A
histamine H2-receptorantagonist thatinhibits the production ofacid in thestomach , mainly used to treatheartburn andpeptic ulcers , but notorious for causingmale impotence .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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However, a different type of acid-reducing drug called cimetidine Tagamet, Tagamet HB, and generics also inhibits the CYP 2C19 enzyme and should not be taken with Plavix.
Avoid dangerous combination: Blood thinner Plavix with some heartburn drugs 2009
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However, a different type of acid-reducing drug called cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB, and generics) also inhibits the CYP 2C19 enzyme and should not be taken with Plavix.
Avoid dangerous combination: Blood thinner Plavix with some heartburn drugs 2009
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Your first and best bet is to try an inexpensive over-the-counter antacid like Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, Tums, or acid-reducing drugs called H2 blockers, such as cimetidine (Tagamet HB), famotidine (Pepcid AC), nizatidine (Axid AR), and ranitidine (Zantac 75, Zantac 150).
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Your first and best bet is to try an inexpensive over-the-counter antacid like Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, Tums, or acid-reducing drugs called H2 blockers, such as cimetidine (Tagamet HB), famotidine (Pepcid AC), nizatidine (Axid AR), and ranitidine (Zantac 75, Zantac 150).
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Drugs that reduce acid production by the stomach such as cimetidine (Tagamet) may inhibit iron absorption and these tablets should not be taken simultaneously.
unknown title 2009
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Because foals which are sick are prone to gastric ulceration, drugs that help suppress gastric secretions also are used, such as cimetidine or famotidine.
TheHorse.com News 2009
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Drugs that reduce acid production by the stomach such as cimetidine (Tagamet) may inhibit iron absorption and these tablets should not be taken simultaneously.
unknown title 2009
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Another hit suggested that cimetidine, an ulcer drug, might be effective in lung cancer.
Researchers Show Gains in Finding Reusable Drugs Amy Dockser Marcus 2011
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They include cimetidine (Tagamet HB), famotidine (Pepcid AC), and ranitidine (Zantac 75).
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They include cimetidine (Tagamet HB), famotidine (Pepcid AC), and ranitidine (Zantac 75).
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