Cigamet Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cimetidine

Indications/Uses

Peptic ulcer. To inhibit daytime & nocturnal basal gastric acid secretion stimulated by food, histamine, pentagastrin, caffeine & insulin.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1 tab tid & 1-2 tab at bedtime for 4 wk. Maintenance: 1-2 tab at bedtime.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Special Precautions

Gastric malignancy; renal impairment. Pregnancy, lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Diarrhea; dizziness, tiredness; rashes. Infrequently, gynecomastia; reversible confusional states; impotence (men). Rarely, allergic reactions, arthralgia, myalgia; blood disorders; interstitial nephritis; headache; hepatotoxicity; pancreatitis.

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Drug Interactions

Increased blood conc of lignocaine, phenytoin, theophylline, warfarin, some antiarrhythmics, benzodiazepines, β-blockers, vasodilators.

MIMS Class

Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants

ATC Classification

A02BA01 - cimetidine ; Belongs to the class of H2-receptor antagonists. Used in the treatment of peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Cigamet tab 200 mg

Packing/Price

(foil) 20 × 10's;1000's;100's

Form

Cigamet tab 400 mg

Packing/Price

(foil) 10 × 10's;500's

Cigamet

cimetidine

Manufacturer:

General Drugs House

Distributor:

General Drugs House