Tagamet
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Definition
Noun: - A pharmaceutical drug, known by the trade name Tagamet, which is used in the treatment of peptic ulcers and related conditions by reducing the production of stomach acid. It belongs to a class of medications called H2 receptor antagonists.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The doctor prescribed Tagamet to help heal the patient's ulcer.
- Tagamet was a groundbreaking medication when it was first introduced.
Advanced Usage
- "on Tagamet": Describing a patient's current medication regimen.
- The patient has been on Tagamet for six weeks to manage his gastritis.
Variants and Related Words
- Cimetidine (n): The generic, non-brand name for the drug Tagamet.
- Cimetidine is the active ingredient in Tagamet.
Synonyms
- Cimetidine: The generic pharmaceutical name.
- H2 blocker / H2 receptor antagonist: The class of drugs to which it belongs.
Noun
- a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid