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Cimetidine is a medicine used to treat stomach and intestinal ulcers and other problems related to excess stomach acid, as it decreases stomach acidity.
Cimetidine can be found commercially under the name Tagamet, Ulcimet or Ulcedine and can be purchased in the form of tablets or ampoules.
Cimetidine price
The price of Cimetidine varies between 8 and 29 reais.
Indications for Cimetidine
Cimetidine is indicated in the treatment of ulcers in the stomach and intestine, in the treatment and prevention of ulcer bleeding, in the treatment of heartburn or other problems caused by excess acid in the stomach or in the case of short bowel syndrome in which there is loss of liquids or difficulty in absorbing them.
How to use Cimetidine
The mode of use of Cimetidine varies according to the disease to be treated and the form of administration chosen by the gastroenterologist.
Side Effects of Cimetidine
The main side effects of Cimetidine include headache, dizziness, diarrhea, muscle pain, tiredness, allergic skin reactions, sadness, depression, hallucinations, mental confusion, increased heart rate, inflammation of the liver, enlarged breasts and sexual impotence.
Contraindications for Cimetidine
Cimetidine is contraindicated in patients with allergies to the components of the formula and in patients who are using the drug Dofetilide, indicated to treat cardiac arrhythmia.
This medication should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding without medical advice.
Created by: Tua Saúde Editorial Team