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Tagamet Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Tagamet (cimetidine) is used to treat and prevent certain types of ulcer, and to treat conditions that cause the stomach to produce too much acid. It is also used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus and causes heartburn. Tagamet is in a group of drugs called histamine receptor antagonists. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, or diarrhea.
Dose of Tagamet depends on the condition being treated and the patient's response to the medication. Tagamet may interact with blood thinners, clopidogrel, phenytoin, nifedipine, metronidazole, propranolol, chlordiazepoxide, lidocaine, diazepam, theophylline, depression or anxiety medications. Tell your doctor all medications you use. Tagamet should be used only when prescribed during pregnancy. This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Tagamet Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Tagamet (cimetidine) is indicated in:
(1) Short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer. Most patients heal within 4 weeks and there is rarely reason to use Tagamet (cimetidine) at full dosage for longer than 6 to 8 weeks (see Dosage and Administration-Duodenal Ulcer). Concomitant antacids should be given as needed for relief of pain. However, simultaneous administration of Tagamet (cimetidine) and antacids is not recommended, since antacids have been reported to interfere with the absorption of Tagamet (cimetidine) ...
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Tagamet Patient Information: Side Effects
Stop using cimetidine and get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- cough, fever, chest congestion, trouble breathing;
- red or blistering skin rash;
- jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
- easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
- feeling faint, light-headed, disoriented, or confused;
- urinating less than usual; ...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Tagamet Consumer Information: Uses
Cimetidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and prevent them from coming back after they have healed. This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems caused by too much stomach acid (e.g., Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, erosive esophagitis) or a backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (acid reflux disease/GERD). Decreasing extra stomach acid can help relieve symptoms such as stomach pain, heartburn, difficulty swallowing, persistent cough, and trouble sleeping. It can also prevent serious acid damage to your digestive system (e.g...
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