CIMETIDINE
\sˈa͡ɪmtɪdˌiːn], \sˈaɪmtɪdˌiːn], \s_ˈaɪ_m_t_ɪ_d_ˌiː_n]\
Definitions of CIMETIDINE
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By Princeton University
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A histamine congener, it competitively inhibits histamine binding to H2 receptors. Cimetidine has a range of pharmacological actions. It inhibits gastric acid secretion, as well as pepsin and gastrin output. It also blocks the activity of cytochrome P-450.
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