Tagamet
Generic Name: Cimetidine
Product Name: Tagamet
Indication
The use of Cimetidine is indicated in the following conditions
Peptic ulcer disease
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Prevention of stress ulcers
Scleroderma oesophagus
Heartburn
Action
Cimetidine acts to reduce the production of acid in the stomach
Dose advice
Peptic ulcer disease
The initial recommended dose is 800 mg a orally day given as a single evening dose or as 2 divided doses for 4â??8 weeks or if required 200 mg can be given intravenously or intramuscularly every 4â??6 hours (this should be changed to oral therapy as soon as possible)
Maintenance dosing is 400 mg a day orally given as a single evening dose or as 2 divided doses
Heartburn
200mg orally given up to four times a day for 4â??8 weeks.
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
400mg orally twice a day
Prevention of Stress ulcers
200â??400 mg orally or intravenously every 4â??6 hours until risk factors are removed
Children
Neonates (Less than one month of age): 5 mg/kg given orally or intravenously every 6 hours
Infants and children: 5â??10 mg/kg given orally or intravenously every 6 hours
Schedule
S4
Common side effects
Headache
Fatigue
Dizziness
Confusion especially in elderly people
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Rash
Uncommon side effects
Development of breast tissue in males
Decreased libido
Impotence
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For further information talk to your doctor.
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