Article Contents ::
- 1 The Brand Name CIMETIDINE Has Generic Salt :: Cimetidine
- 2 CIMETIDINE Is From Company Zydus Cadila Priced :: Rs. 10.2
- 3 CIMETIDINE have Cimetidine is comes under Sub class GERD, of Main Class Gastrointestinal System
- 4 Main Medicine Class:: Gastrointestinal System Sub Medicine Class :: GERD,
- 5 Disclaimer ::
- 6 The Information available on this site is for only Informational Purpose , before any use of this information please consult your Doctor .Price of the drugs indicated above may not match to real price due to many possible reasons may , including local taxes etc.. These are only approximate indicative prices of the drug.
The Brand Name CIMETIDINE Has Generic Salt :: Cimetidine
CIMETIDINE Is From Company Zydus Cadila Priced :: Rs. 10.2
CIMETIDINE have Cimetidine is comes under Sub class GERD, of Main Class Gastrointestinal System
Main Medicine Class:: Gastrointestinal System Sub Medicine Class :: GERD,
| Salt Name : OR Generic Name | Form | Price : MRP /Probable | Packing | ||
| Cimetidine | TAB | Rs. 10.2 | 10 |
| Brand Name | Company / Manufacturers | Strength | Unit | Price / 10 |
| CIMETIDINE | Zydus Cadila | 200MG | 10 | Rs. 10.2 |
| Company Brand Name | Salt Combination | Main Medical Class | Sub Medical Class |
| From Zydus Cadila :: CIMETIDINE | Cimetidine | Gastrointestinal System | GERD, |
Indications for Drugs ::
Heartburn, Dyspepsia, Peptic ulcers, Benign gastric and duodenal ulceration, Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, Pancreatic insufficiency
Drug Dose ::
Intravenous Benign gastric and duodenal ulceration Adult: Intermittent infusion: 300 mg 6-8 hrly infused over 15-20 min. Max: 2400 mg/day. Continuous infusion: 37.5 mg/hr (900 mg/day). A 150 mg IV loading dose may be given in patients requiring rapid elevation of gastric pH. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome Adult: Intermittent infusion: 300 mg 6-8 hrly infused over 15-20 min. Max: 2400 mg/day. Continuous infusion: 37.5 mg/hr (900 mg/day). A 150 mg IV loading dose may be given in patients requiring rapid elevation of gastric pH.
Contraindication ::
Hypersensitivity, lactation.
Drug Precautions ::
Impaired renal and hepatic function. Age >50 yr; CV impairment. Pregnancy.
Drug Side Effects ::
Diarrhoea, dizziness, tiredness, rash, headache, CNS disturbances, arthralgia, myalgia, gynaecomastia, alopoecia, blood dyscrasias, nephritis, hepatitis, pancreatitis, granulocytopenia, hypersensitivity reactions.
Pregnancy category ::
2
Drug Mode of Action ::
Cimetidine competitively inhibits histamine at H2-receptors of the gastric parietal cells resulting in decreased gastric acid secretion, gastric volume and hydrogen ion concentration. It is also used in patients w/ pancreatic insufficiency to reduce the breakdown of pancreatic enzyme supplements.
Drug Interactions ::
Reduces absorption of dasatinib, ketoconazole, itraconazole and posaconazole. May increase serum levels of phenytoin, theophylline, lidocaine, hydroxyzine and oral anticoagulants. Absorption may be reduced by antacids. Decreased bioavailability w/ metoclopramide, sucralfate or propantheline. May potentiate the myelosuppressive effects (e.g. agranulocytosis, neutropenia) of myelosuppressive drugs (e.g. antimetabolites, alkylating agents) or therapies (e.g. radiation).
