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1. (n.) cimetidine
a substance, C
Etymology: (1975–80; prob. ci-, resp. of cy(ano)-2+met(hyl)+(guan)idine)
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1. (noun) cimetidine, Tagamet
a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid
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1. cimetidine
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.
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