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Cimetidine (Biomet) Summary

Description: A histamine congener, it competitively inhibits HISTAMINE binding to HISTAMINE H2 RECEPTORS. Cimetidine has a range of pharmacological actions. It inhibits GASTRIC ACID secretion, as well as PEPSIN and GASTRINS output. It also blocks the activity of CYTOCHROME P-450 which might explain proposals for use in NEOADJUVANT THERAPY.

Also Known As: Biomet; Tagamet; Altramet; Biomet400; Cimetidine HCl Show All >>

Networked: 3557 relevant articles (361 outcomes, 646 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Cimetidine is Relevant

  1. Duodenal Ulcer (Curling's Ulcer) : 78 outcomes 197 studies in 721 results
  2. Ulcer : 62 outcomes 100 studies in 647 results
  3. Stomach Ulcer (Gastric Ulcer) : 37 outcomes 74 studies in 276 results
  4. Hemorrhage : 32 outcomes 48 studies in 217 results
  5. Peptic Ulcer (Peptic Ulcers) : 30 outcomes 46 studies in 293 results
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Drugs Related to Cimetidine

  1. Ranitidine (Zantac)
  2. Sucralfate (Carafate)
  3. Histamine (Histamine Dihydrochloride)
  4. Pirenzepine
  5. Omeprazole (Esomeprazole)
  6. Famotidine (Pepcid)
  7. Antacids
  8. Misoprostol (Cytotec)
  9. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
  10. bismuth tripotassium dicitrate (bismuth subcitrate)
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Therapies Related to Cimetidine

  1. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
  2. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
  3. Premedication
  4. Prostheses and Implants (Prosthesis)
  5. Cesarean Section (Caesarean Section)
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