Tagamet
Active Ingredient(s): CimetidineFDA Approved: * August 16, 1977
Pharm Company: * GLAXOSMITHKLINE
Category: Ulcer
Cimetidine, sold under the brand name Tagamet among others, is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist that inhibits stomach acid production.[1][7][8] It is mainly used in the treatment of heartburn and peptic ulcers.[1][8][9] The development of longer-acting H2 receptor antagonists with fewer drug interactions and adverse effects, such as ranitidine and famotidine, decreased the use of cimetidine, and ... [wikipedia]
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