Cimetidine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /saɪˈmɛt.ɪ.diːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cimetidine is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A histamine H₂-receptor antagonist that inhibits the production of acid in the stomach, mainly used to treat heartburn and peptic ulcers, but notorious for causing male impotence. It is a histamine analog, a sulfur-containing derivative of imidazole.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A histamine H₂-receptor antagonist that inhibits the production of acid in the stomach, mainly used to treat heartburn and peptic ulcers, but notorious for causing male impotence. It is a histamine analog, a sulfur-containing derivative of imidazole.
Example Sentences
Until Tagamet (cimetidine), most major drug companies didn't take tummy troubles terribly seriously.
Word Forms
- cimetidines
Related Words
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