Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. A drug, C10H16N6S, that inhibits acid secretion in the stomach and is used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, such as peptic ulcers.
Wiktionary
- n. 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.
WordNet 3.0
- n. a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid
Etymologies
- Alteration of cy(ano-) + met(hyl) + (guan)idine. (American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition)
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.”
Consumer Reports: Avoid dangerous combination: Blood thinner Plavix with some heartburn drugs
“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.”
Consumer Reports: Avoid dangerous combination: Blood thinner Plavix with some heartburn drugs
“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).”
“Because foals which are sick are prone to gastric ulceration, drugs that help suppress gastric secretions also are used, such as cimetidine or famotidine.”
“Another hit suggested that cimetidine, an ulcer drug, might be effective in lung cancer.”
The Wall Street Journal: Researchers Show Gains in Finding Reusable Drugs
“They include cimetidine (Tagamet HB), famotidine (Pepcid AC), and ranitidine (Zantac 75).”
“Many prescription drugs can interfere with sperm development, most commonly cimetidine (Tagamet), sulfasalazine (Azulfidine), and nitrofurantoin (Macrobid).”
“The ulcer drug cimetidine Tagamet can increase estrogen levels and depress normal sperm formation.”
“ And antacids, such as Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids and Tums or acid-reducing drugs, such as cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (Pepcid), nizatidine (Axid), and ranitidine (Zantac) can also provide relief.”
Consumer Reports: Prevacid joins Prilosec as second OTC to treat frequent heartburn
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SCIE - EU nomenclature
All the scientific words found in the official EU nomenclature. For the screening I used Vocabgrabber of the Visual Thesaurus.
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IMCO - EU nomenclature
includes words of the "Prodcom list"
veal, valve, used, yak, wax, wan, teak, vat, vas, strip, use, strap and 4515 more...
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