Tagamet 400mg tablet

Name: Tagamet 400mg
Brand: GlaxoSmithKline
SKU: FERTAG1597
Price: 112 PKR
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Brand: GlaxoSmithKline

Prescription Required

Peptic ulcers Antipeptic Ulcerant

Tagamet 400mg tablet is composed of Cimetidine

Primary Uses
Indications
Side Effects
Warnings
Contraindications
FAQS

Primary Uses

Ulcers

Indications

This drug is used for the treatment of acute gastritis which can manifest as heart burn, epigastric pain, hyperacidity, indigestion, or actue aggravation of chronic gastritis.

Side Effects

This drug can cause diarrhea, dizziness, rash, tiredness, development of breats in males, occasional reversible liver damage, and confusion. Very rarely it can also cause interstitial nephritis (increased spaces between kidney tubules), acute pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas), decreased platelet count, decreased WBC count, decrease in all kinds of blood cells, aplastic anemia, fever, headache, muscular pain, joint pain, sinus bradycardia, increased heart rate, heaart block, anaphylaxis, hallucinations, depression, and reversible impotence.

Warnings

Pregnancy

There is no evidence of risk in humans. However, consult your physician for better advice.

Lactation

This drug is contraindicated, or not recommended in lactating mothers. Consult your physician for better dvice.

Alcohol

Please avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine.

Precautions

Exclude malignant disease before treatment. This drug should also be used with caution in patients with impaired kidney function. Monitor patients on long-term therapy.

Contraindications

FAQS

Can Cimetidine be used under pregnancy?

There are no risks of using cimetidine involved in pregnancy.

Will this drug induce vomiting?

No, on the contrary it’s meant to prevent vomiting .

Will this drug give me nausea and/or depression?

Nausea is a common side effect for this drug and severe side effects can involve mental mood changes.

Can Cimetidine cause weight gain?

No, in fact the use of cimetidine may lead to less appetite, which means less food intake and subsequently weight loss.

Is this drug safe to take in a patient with hypertension?

Yes, Cimetidine reduces blood pressure initially but returns to normal immediately.

Will this drug cause hair loss?

Temporary hair loss is a probable side effect of this drug

Can I take Cimetidine on an empty stomach?

Yes, it’s preferred to take it 30 min before a meal to prevent heartburn

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