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-receptor antagonist that inhibits the production of acid in the stomach, mainly used to treat heartburn and peptic ulcers, but notorious for causing male impotence.

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  • 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

[Alteration of cy(ano–) + met(hyl) + (guan)idine.]

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Examples

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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).

    Hold the heartburn on Thanksgiving 2009

  • 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).

    Hold the heartburn on Thanksgiving 2009

  • Drugs that reduce acid production by the stomach such as cimetidine (Tagamet) may inhibit iron absorption and these tablets should not be taken simultaneously.

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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

  • Drugs that reduce acid production by the stomach such as cimetidine (Tagamet) may inhibit iron absorption and these tablets should not be taken simultaneously.

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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

  • They include cimetidine (Tagamet HB), famotidine (Pepcid AC), and ranitidine (Zantac 75).

    How to avoid holiday heartburn 2010

  • They include cimetidine (Tagamet HB), famotidine (Pepcid AC), and ranitidine (Zantac 75).

    How to avoid holiday heartburn 2010

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