G Cimetidine200mg/2ml
Rx- Generic:
- Cimetidine
- Dosage form:
- Injection
- Pack size:
- 25 amps pack
৳ 1/unit
Pack: ৳ 1
At a glance
Cimetidine — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Cimetidine is an antacid. It reduces the amount of acid produced by your stomach. It is used to treat and prevent heartburn, indigestion and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach. It is also used to treat and prevent stomach ulcers, reflux disease and some other rare conditions. Cimetidine is also commonly prescribed to prevent stomach ulcers and heartburn caused due to the use of painkillers. It must be swallowed whole with water preferably before meals to prevent the symptoms of acidity. The medicine must be taken in dose and duration as advised by the doctor. This medicine should relieve indigestion and heartburn within a few hours. If the symptoms persist or get worse even after 14 days of treatment, you should consult your doctor immediately. It is not recommended to take this medicine in severe stomach disease. You can help the medicine work better by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding spicy or oily foods. Most people who take it do not have any side effects but the most common ones include headache, dizziness, diarrhea, muscle pain, skin rash and tiredness. If you do get a side effect, it is usually mild and will go away when you stop taking this medicine or as you adjust to it. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or do not go away. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any heart, kidney, or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also, tell your doctor if you are taking other medications. This medicine is usually considered safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding if it has been prescribed by a doctor. Avoid drinking alcohol as this can increase the amount of acid in your stomach and make your symptoms worse. Cimetidine is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist. It works by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach which helps relieve of acid-related indigestion and heartburn.
Indications
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux) • Peptic ulcer disease
Mechanism of action
Cimetidine competitively inhibits histamine at H2-receptors of the gastric parietal cells resulting in decreased gastric acid secretion, gastric volume and hydrogen ion concentration. It is also used in patients w/ pancreatic insufficiency to reduce the breakdown of pancreatic enzyme supplements.
Dosage
Adult Dose: Intravenous Benign gastric and duodenal ulceration Adult: Intermittent infusion: 300 mg 6-8 hrly infused over 15-20 min. Max: 2400 mg/day. Continuous infusion: 37.5 mg/hr (900 mg/day). A 150 mg IV loading dose may be given in patients requiring rapid elevation of gastric pH. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome Adult: Intermittent infusion: 300 mg 6-8 hrly infused over 15-20 min. Max: 2400 mg/day. Continuous infusion: 37.5 mg/hr (900 mg/day). A 150 mg IV loading dose may be given in patients requiring rapid elevation of gastric pH. Renal Dose: Renal Impairment CrCl<30 mL/min 300 mg IV/IO q12hr Prevention of upper GI bleeding: 25 mg/hour continuous IV infusion
Administration
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cimetidine may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose of Cimetidine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Side effects
Common: • Headache • Diarrhea • Muscle pain • Skin rash • Tiredness
Precautions & warnings
[SAFE] Cimetidine does not usually affect your ability to drive. Take ACITAK 150 MG TABLET before going to bed if you are taking this medicine once a day. It is very effective in controlling stomach acid that is released when you are asleep. If you are also taking other medications to treat acidity (e.g., antacid), take them 2 hours before or after taking ACITAK 150 MG TABLET. Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion. Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking ACITAK 150 MG TABLET for 2 weeks as you may be suffering from some other problems. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease as dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted. Inform your doctor about any other medications or supplements that you are taking because ACITAK 150 MG TABLET can interfere with the working of other medications. Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, lactation.
Drug interactions
Reduces absorption of dasatinib, ketoconazole, itraconazole and posaconazole. May increase serum levels of phenytoin, theophylline, lidocaine, hydroxyzine and oral anticoagulants. Absorption may be reduced by antacids. Decreased bioavailability w/ metoclopramide, sucralfate or propantheline. May potentiate the myelosuppressive effects (e.g. agranulocytosis, neutropenia) of myelosuppressive drugs (e.g. antimetabolites, alkylating agents) or therapies (e.g. radiation).
Food interactions
[UNSAFE] It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cimetidine.
Use in pregnancy
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Cimetidine is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Use in lactation
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Cimetidine is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Renal / hepatic impairment
[CAUTION] Cimetidine should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cimetidine may be needed. Please consult your doctor. [CAUTION] Cimetidine should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cimetidine may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Common questions
Heartburn Mental disorder Depression Frequent persistent heartburn Gastroesophageal reflux disease Irritable bowel syndrome Indigestion Back flow of acid from stomach Difficulty in swallowing Inflammation of esophagus Excess acid secretion by stomach Intestinal or stomach ulcers You need to be examined in clinic to reach a diagnosis and then appropriate medicine can be prescribed Having problem of acid reflux disease with throat infection and pain in right side of abdomen take avipattikar churan 1 spoon twice before meal, for throat infection do gargles with lyuke warm water and mixing tankan bhasma a littlein it,, My cough is not getting cured since 4-6 months. Tried some doctors, their medicines work for some time and the dry cough starts again. Though it happens occasionally, but i still cough It can be allergic cough or acid reflux disease. Can't give more opinion without seeing acid reflux, gastric, sugar stimulate acid reflux. CBC,ESR,LIPID PROFILE,URINE RE/CS, KFT, LFT, VIT D & B estimation,TAKE RABEKIND DSR once a day empty stomach FOR 3 week Suffering from acid reflux disease due to which pain in throat and right side of lower abdomen Dear sir for the time being you can take Robinia 30, 04 drops in half cup water and Nixocid tab 2 tab thrice daily for a month, but as this case needs supervision, discussion and examination you need to visit a homeopath so that he can discuss your case in detail, get some investigations, do examination and guide you accordingly, Moderate Throat Pain in left side Moderate Ear pain. Acid reflux too often it may be due to acidity also you may have got some ulcer or infection in that region visit ent specialist near you for proper examination Grade one fatty liver with excessive bowel gases seen? Acid peptic disease /colities. Ok tell me the duration of problem Acid Reflux treatment and cause? Cause your food habits and lifestyle. Treatment if at all you want you need to call