Drug Information
Generic Name:
Cimetidine
Pronunciation:
sih-MET-ih-deen
Product Name:
Tagamet
Category:
H-2 antagonists
How is it given?:
by mouth (PO), intravenous (IV)
Uses:
Prevention of gastric and duodenal ulcers, treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn)
Comment:
Commonly used drug in critically ill patients to prevent stomach ulcers.