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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Another Name For Cimetidine

Health Encyclopedia: Peptic Ulcers Medications

Medications


The following drugs are sometimes used in the treatments of peptic ulcers caused by either NSAIDs or H. pylori. They are described in alphabetical order.

Antacids

Many antacids are available without prescription and are the first drugs recommended to relieve heartburn and mild dyspepsia. They play no major role in either prevention or healing of ulcers but help in the following ways:

  • All of the many brands available rely on various combinations of three basic compounds, magnesium, calciu...
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Expert & Community Posts

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Important Changes in Zanaflex Labeling
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...(for asthma), other fluroquinolones, antiarrythmics, cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (pepcid),... Read more »

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Migraineurs Taking Zanaflex - MedWatch Alert
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...(for asthma), other fluroquinolones, antiarrythmics, cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (pepcid),... Read more »

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Lantus and Lente and other name confusion amongst diabetes drugs
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

An article today in my local newspaper (What's in a name? Mix-ups spur FDA to do more to avoid... Read more »

Health Guide

Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers
...used most often. Other drugs that may be useful include H2 blockers such as famotidine (Pepcid AC), cimetidine (Tagamet), and ranitidine (Zantac). Sucralfate is another drug used to heal ulcers... Read more »
GERD, Acid Reflux, Heartburn Medications
...free of drug interactions but the FDA has issued a warning on its use in patients with kidney problems.Cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB). Cimetidine (Tagamet) is the oldest H2 blocker. It has few... Read more »
Reversible Dementias
...contributor. Anti-inflammatory drug:     prednisone (Deltasone)Heartburn drugs:     Tagament (cimetidine)     Pepcid (famotidine)     Zantac (ranitidine)Anti-anxiety/sedative... Read more »
Acid Reflux Treatment
...tries an H2 blocker drug, which is available over the counter. They include famotidine (Pepcid AC), cimetidine (Tagamet HB), ranitidine (Zantac 75), and nizatidine (Axid AR). If the condition... Read more »
Alcoholism: Treatment for Alcohol Withdrawal
...stimulate eating and can cause weight gain. Benzodiazepines can interact with certain drugs, including cimetidine (Tagamet), antihistamines, and oral contraceptives. Benzodiazepines are... Read more »

Medications

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...may affect how nifedipine works. Examples include cimetidine, azole antifungals (such as... Read more »

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...this medication works. Examples include atazanavir, cimetidine, quinidine, St. John's wort,... Read more »

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...may affect how nicardipine works. Examples include cimetidine, azole antifungals (such as... Read more »

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Cimetidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and prevent them from coming... Read more »

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...(e.g., chlorpromazine, haloperidol, thiothixene) cimetidine metoclopramide If you are... Read more »

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