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Cimetidine is an H2 blocker for GI (gastrointestinal) related symptoms. It ias a fairly potent CYP450 3A4 (a liver enzyme) inhibitor. It is theorized that it can can block metabolism of toxins, allowing the patients to excrete the original toxin in the kidneys unchanged.
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Can dogs take cimetidine?
can my black lab take tagamet(cimetidine)
What is the difference between cimetidine and ranitidine?
Cimetidine and ranitidine are both H2 receptor antagonists used to reduce stomach acid production. However, ranitidine has a longer duration of action and is generally considered more potent than cimetidine. Cimetidine can interact with more drugs due to its inhibition of various cytochrome P450 enzymes.
What is the antidote for cimetidine?
asetamenophen
Can cimetidine cause cholestasis?
Yes
What is Tagamet also called?
Cimetidine
What is the generic name for tagmet?
Cimetidine is the generic name.
How is cimetidine useful in treating peptic ulcers?
Cimetidine is a H-2 blocker. It is used to lower the acidity of the stomach when treating peptic ulcers caused by H. pylori
Which of the following drugs inhibits the cytochrome P450 system?
Cimetidine
What increases acid secretion in the stomach blocked by cimetidine?
Histamine
What effect does cimetidine have with oxycodone or xanax?
It is said that the cimetidine will potentiate the oxycontin. It is supposed to prolong the effectiveness of the drug. The Tagamet HB (Cimetidine) is a broad CYP450 inhibitor. This basically means it 'clogs' the enzymes that metabolize opiates\opioids and clear 'em out of the body. Tagamet HB tablets are 200mg each, so the recommended 600mg is 3 tabs. They're OTC, and you can get a box of 50 generic 200mg cimetidine tabs at CVS for like $5.49. There are several posts on the web about this. Hope this helps!!
What is APO 019 for?
APO 019 is Cimetidine 300 mg Cimetidine is used in the treatment of gerd; stomach ulcer; human papilloma virus; obesity; indigestion (and more), and belongs to the drug class H2 antagonists.
Does cimetidine have an antiemetic property?
Yes, cimetidine has antiemetic properties. It works by blocking histamine receptors in the brain which helps to reduce nausea and vomiting. However, it is not commonly used as a first-line antiemetic due to newer, more effective medications available.
