Cimetidine- Tagamed 400 Mg

Information About Cimetidine- Tagamed 400 Mg

About Cimetidine- Tagamed 400 Mg

The Medicine Brand Tagamed 400 mg is manufactured by Glaxo Smithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Cimetidine.

Pakaging

10 Tablet

Active Ingredients For Cimetidine- Tagamed 400 Mg

Cimetidine 400 mg

Diseases List For Which Cimetidine- Tagamed 400 Mg Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For Duodenal gastric recurrent and stomal ulceration Oesophageal reflux diseases and other conditions where a reduction of gastric acid is beneficial including persistent dyspeptic symptoms ZollingerEllison syndrome Stress ulcers and gastritis Duodenal gastric recurrent and stomal ulceration Oesophageal reflux diseases and other conditions where a reduction of gastric acid is beneficial including persistent dyspeptic symptoms ZollingerEllison syndrome Stress ulcers and gastritis

Other Significations For Cimetidine- Tagamed 400 Mg

This Medication Cimetidine belongs to a class of medications called histamine H2antagonists Histamine is a natural chemical that stimulates stomach cells to produce acid Histamine H2antagonists inhibit the action of histamine on the acidproducing cells of the stomach and reduce stomach acid Cimetidine was approved by the FDA in 1977

Precautions To Be Taken Before Cimetidine- Tagamed 400 Mg

Cimetidine may increase the blood levels of several drugs by reducing their elimination by the liver This interaction may occur between cimetidine and warfarin Coumadin a commonly used blood thinning agent Patients taking both medications should have frequent blood monitoring to avoid accumulation of high levels of warfarin leading to excessive blood thinning and bleeding Cimetidine also may increase the blood levels phenytoin theophylline lidocaine amiodarone metronidazole loratadine calcium channel blockers eg diltiazem felodipine nifedipine bupropion carbamazepine and fluvastatin Because cimetidine reduces stomach acid it may reduce the absorption of drugs eg ketoconazole that are best absorbed in acidic conditions Such drugs should be administered at least 2 hours before the administration of cimetidine

Major Conditions And Care

Pregnancy And Cimetidine- Tagamed 400 Mg

Can We Take Cimetidine- Tagamed 400 Mg During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy Class C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Lactation And Cimetidine- Tagamed 400 Mg

Can We Use Cimetidine- Tagamed 400 Mg During Lactation

Lactation Class L5 Studies in breastfeeding mothers have demonstrated that there is significant and documented risk to the infant based on human experience or it is a medication that has a high risk of causing significant damage to an infant The risk of using the drug in breastfeeding women clearly outweighs any possible benefit from breastfeeding The drug is contraindicated in women who are breastfeeding an infant

Side Effects Of Cimetidine- Tagamed 400 Mg

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Cimetidine- Tagamed 400 Mg