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A drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid
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cimetidine
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Cimetidine ( INN , USAN , BAN , JAN ) (brand name Tagamet , numerous others), or cimetidine hydrochloride ( USAN ), is a histamine H receptor antagonist that inhibits stomach acid production and is used clinically as an antacid . It is available over-the-counter ...
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n. 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.
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n. a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid [syn: Tagamet ]