cimetidine (redirected from Apo-Cimetidine)

ci·met·i·dine  (s-mt-dn, -dn)

n.

A drug, C₁₀H₁₆N₆S, that inhibits acid secretion in the stomach and is used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, such as peptic ulcers.

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[Alteration of cy(ano-) + met(hyl) + (guan)idine.]

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cimetidine [saɪˈmɛtɪdiːn]

n

(Medicine / Pharmacology) a drug used to suppress the formation of acid by the stomach and so to encourage the healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers. Formula: C₁₀H₁₆-N₆S

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cimetidine - a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid Tagamet histamine blocker - a medicine used to treat the gastric effects of histamine in cases of peptic ulcers and gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux; works by blocking the effects of histamine on the receptor site known as H2 alkaliser, alkalizer, antacid, antiacid, gastric antacid - an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach)