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PubChem
Name: Cimetidine
PubChem Compound ID: 2756
Description: A histamine congener, it competitively inhibits HISTAMINE binding to HISTAMINE H2 RECEPTORS. Cimetidine has a range of pharmacological actions. It inhibits GASTRIC ACID secretion, as well as PEPSIN and GASTRINS output. It also blocks the activity of CYTOCHROME P-450 which might explain proposals for use in NEOADJUVANT THERAPY.
Molecular formula: C10H16N6S
Molecular weight: 252.34 g/mol
Synonyms:
MLS000069791; 1-Cyano-2-methyl-3-[2-[[(5-methylimidazol-4-yl)methyl]thio]ethyl]g uanidine; Brumetidina; Metracin; DivK1c_000166; Spectrum_000495; Cimetidine [USAN:BAN:INN:JAN]; KBio2_003543; NCGC00024859-01; Dyspamet.
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DrugBank
Identification
Name: Cimetidine
Name (isomeric): DB00501
Drug Type: small molecule
Description: A histamine congener, it competitively inhibits HISTAMINE binding to HISTAMINE H2 RECEPTORS. Cimetidine has a range of pharmacological actions. It inhibits GASTRIC ACID secretion, as well as PEPSIN and GASTRINS output. It also blocks the activity of CYTOCHROME P-450 which might explain proposals for use in NEOADJUVANT THERAPY.
Synonyms:
Cimetidine A/AB; Cimetidine Hcl
Brand: Cimetum, Cimetag, Tratul, Tametin, Acibilin, Eureceptor, Tagamet HB 200, Ulcomedina, Acinil, Ulcomet, Edalene, Tagamet HB, Ulcimet, Gastromet, Ulcofalk, Tagamet, Ulcerfen, Cimal, Ulcedine, Ulhys, Dyspamet, Peptol, Ulcedin
Category: Histamine Antagonists, Anti-Ulcer Agents, Enzyme Inhibitors, Adjuvants, Analgesics, Histamine H2 Antagonists
CAS number: 51481-61-9
Pharmacology
Indication: For the treatment and the management of acid-reflux disorders (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, heartburn, and acid indigestion.
Pharmacology:
Cimetidine is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist. It reduces basal and nocturnal gastric acid secretion and a reduction in gastric volume, acidity, and amount of gastric acid released in response to stimuli including food, caffeine, insulin, betazole, or pentagastrin. It is used to treat gastrointestinal disorders such as gastric or duod...
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Mechanism of Action: Cimetidine binds to an H2-receptor located on the basolateral membrane of the gastric parietal cell, blocking histamine effects. This competitive inhibition results in reduced gastric acid secretion and a reduction in gastric volume and acidity.
Absorption: Rapid 60-70%
Protein binding: 15-20%
Biotransformation: Hepatic
Route of elimination: The principal route of excretion of cimetidine is the urine.
Half Life: 2 hours
Toxicity: Symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increased saliva production, difficulty breathing, and a fast heartbeat.
Affected organisms: Humans and other mammals
Interactions
Food interaction:
Avoid alcohol.
Best effect when taken with food.
Limit caffeine intake.
Drug interaction:
SufentanilIncreases the effect of the narcotic
OxycodoneCimetidine, a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism of oxycodone. Monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of oxycodone if cimetidine is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
AtazanavirThis gastric pH modifier decreases the levels/effects of atazanavir
HeroinCimetidine increases the effect of the narcotic
NortriptylineCimetidine may increase the effect of the tricyclic antidepressant, nortriptyline, by decreasing its metabolism. Monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of nortriptyline if cimetidine is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
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