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Cimetidine indications
benign gastric and duodenal ulceration, stomal ulcer, GORD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Non-licensed, Tagamet warts treatment
Other drug names
Tagamet, Dyspamet, Algitec
Contraindications
Renal impairment, known drug sensitivity or anaphylaxis (allergic reaction), caution in cardiovascular disease
side effects
diarrhea, abnormal liver function tests, headache, dizziness, rash, tiredness, rarely acute pancreatitis, heart dysrhythmias, confusion, depression, hallucinations, allergic reactions, blood disorders, breast enlargement, impotence, alopecia
Adult dose
400mg-800mg at night or 400mg twice a day or 400mg four times a day to a maximum of 2.4 grams a day in divided doses.
Formulations
Tablets
Chewable tablets
Suspension
Effervescent tablets
Syrup
Injection
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