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CIMETIDINE [1 record]

Record 1 2010-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
51481-61-9
CAS number
C10H16N6S
formula, see observation
CONT

Cimetidine ... inhibits gastric acid secretion and is used in the prophylaxis and treatment of peptic ulcer, the relief of symptoms associated with hyperacidity, and the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, of upper gastro-intestinal bleeding, and of pathologic gastric hypersecretion, as that associated with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Tagamet (an oral drug).

OBS

Chemical formula: C10H16N6S

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
51481-61-9
CAS number
C10H16N6S
formula, see observation
DEF

Composé qui inhibe l'action de l'histamine sur la sécrétion gastrique et est utilisé dans le traitement de l'ulcère gastroduodénal et du syndrome de Zollinger-Ellison.

OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Tagamet (voie orale).

OBS

Formule chimique : C10H16N6S

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
51481-61-9
CAS number
C10H16N6S
formula, see observation
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