Cimetidine Information
Cimetidine Benefits & Uses
Cimetidine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- GERD
- Heartburn
- Stomach Gas
- Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Cimetidine Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Cimetidine Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cimetidine is used -
Severe
- Pancreatic inflammation
Moderate
- Urine Retention
- Decreased blood pressure
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Mild
- Infection
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Common
Cimetidine Related Warnings
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Is the use of Cimetidine safe for pregnant women?
Cimetidine has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Cimetidine without medical advice.
Severe -
Is the use of Cimetidine safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Cimetidine. If you see any side effects, stop taking Cimetidine immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Cimetidine again, only after your doctor's advice.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Cimetidine on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cimetidine on kidney have been reported.
Mild -
What is the effect of Cimetidine on the Liver?
Side effects of Cimetidine rarely affect the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Cimetidine on the Heart?
Cimetidine is not harmful for the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Cimetidine with Other Drugs
Cimetidine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Cimetidine Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cimetidine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Gastric Cancer
- Smoking Addiction
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Frequently asked Questions about Cimetidine
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Is this Cimetidine habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cimetidine is addictive.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cimetidine. So it is best to avoid driving.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cimetidine only on doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cimetidine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
No
Cimetidine Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Cimetidine
Taking Cimetidine with food is safe.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Cimetidine
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cimetidine with alcohol.
Unknown
See all substitutes for Cimetidine
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
3 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tagamet HB 200
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 649-650
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 641-643
