Tagamet Hb
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Indigestion, Heartburn + 11 more
Treatment
12 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Tagamet Hb
Treatment for
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
What is Tagamet Hb
Cimetidine
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Cimetidine is a type of drug known as a histamine congener. It works by blocking histamine from binding to histamine H2 receptors, which helps reduce the production of stomach acid. Cimetidine can also reduce the production of pepsin and gastrins and inhibit the activity of an enzyme called cytochrome P-450, which may be useful in neoadjuvant therapy.
Cimetidine
is the brand name
Tagamet Hb Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Cimetidine
Cimetidine
1994
91
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Cimetidine, also known as Cimetidine, is approved by the FDA for 12 uses which include Adenoma and Heartburn .
Adenoma
Helps manage multiple endocrine adenomas
Heartburn
Helps manage Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
multiple endocrine adenomas
Helps manage multiple endocrine adenomas
benign gastric ulcers
Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Helps manage Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Helps manage Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Gastric hypersecretion
Helps manage Gastric hypersecretion
active Duodenal ulcer
Systemic Mastocytosis
Helps manage Systemic Mastocytosis
Gastric ulcer
Duodenal Ulcer
Mastocytosis, Systemic
Helps manage Systemic Mastocytosis
Effectiveness
How Tagamet Hb Affects Patients
Cimetidine helps to reduce how much acid the stomach produces, both during the day and at night. It is used to treat digestive issues like stomach or duodenal ulcers, acid reflux, and conditions that cause too much acid to be made in the stomach. Taking cimetidine can also affect how the body processes certain medications, as well as increase the amount of certain bacteria in the stomach.
How Tagamet Hb works in the body
Cimetidine works by blocking the effects of histamine on the stomach. It attaches to a special receptor on the cells in the stomach and prevents histamine from binding. This stops the stomach from producing too much acid, reducing the amount of acid in the stomach and its volume.
When to interrupt dosage
The proposed dosage of Tagamet Hb is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, for instance Acid indigestion, Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and Systemic Mastocytosis. The amount of dosage is also subject to the procedure of delivery (e.g. Liquid or Intramuscular; Intravenous) featured in the following table.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Heartburn
, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 400.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL
Oral, , Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Intravenous, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Cream, Topical, Cream - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical
Gastric hypersecretion
, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 400.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL
Oral, , Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Intravenous, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Cream, Topical, Cream - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 400.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL
Oral, , Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Intravenous, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Cream, Topical, Cream - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical
Indigestion
, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 400.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL
Oral, , Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Intravenous, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Cream, Topical, Cream - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical
Heartburn
, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 400.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL
Oral, , Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Intravenous, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Cream, Topical, Cream - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical
Duodenal Ulcer
, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 400.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL
Oral, , Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Intravenous, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Cream, Topical, Cream - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical
NSAID use
, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 400.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL
Oral, , Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Intravenous, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Cream, Topical, Cream - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical
Adenoma
, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 400.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL
Oral, , Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Intravenous, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Cream, Topical, Cream - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical
Cystic Fibrosis
, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 400.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL
Oral, , Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Intravenous, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Cream, Topical, Cream - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical
Gastric ulcer
, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 400.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL
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Mastocytosis, Systemic
, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 400.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL
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Gastrointestinal Symptoms
, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 400.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL
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Duodenum
, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 400.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL
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Stomach Ulcer
, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 400.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL
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Warnings
Tagamet Hb has one caveat and should not be consumed when encountering any of the conditions detailed in the below table.
Tagamet Hb Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Cimetidine may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Tagamet Hb.
Common Tagamet Hb Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Abemaciclib
Major
The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Cimetidine.
Acalabrutinib
Major
The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be decreased when combined with Cimetidine.
Alectinib
Major
The metabolism of Alectinib can be decreased when combined with Cimetidine.
Alpelisib
Major
The metabolism of Alpelisib can be decreased when combined with Cimetidine.
Anagrelide
Major
The metabolism of Anagrelide can be decreased when combined with Cimetidine.
Tagamet Hb Toxicity & Overdose Risk
In the unlikely event of cimetidine overdose, it is essential to make sure the patient can breathe and their heart is functioning normally. Monitor the patient's status and provide treatments that help with their symptoms. If needed, a doctor may decide to do a gastric lavage and give activated charcoal.
Tagamet Hb Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Tagamet Hb?
27 active trials are examining if Tagamet Hb is able to ameliorate Heartburn, Duodenal Ulcer and Duodenal inflammation.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
NSAID use
0 Actively Recruiting
Stomach Ulcer
0 Actively Recruiting
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
0 Actively Recruiting
Heartburn
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable
Indigestion
6 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 2
Gastric ulcer
0 Actively Recruiting
Duodenum
0 Actively Recruiting
Duodenal Ulcer
0 Actively Recruiting
Cystic Fibrosis
0 Actively Recruiting
Mastocytosis, Systemic
0 Actively Recruiting
Gastrointestinal Symptoms
2 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Adenoma
0 Actively Recruiting
Heartburn
12 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 2, Not Applicable
Gastric hypersecretion
0 Actively Recruiting
Tagamet Hb Reviews: What are patients saying about Tagamet Hb?
5
Patient Review
2/27/2014
Tagamet Hb for Stomach Ulcer
5
Patient Review
8/29/2019
Tagamet Hb for Heartburn
5
Patient Review
9/13/2010
Tagamet Hb for Stomach Ulcer
5
Patient Review
6/7/2010
Tagamet Hb for Heartburn
5
Patient Review
7/20/2008
Tagamet Hb for Heartburn
5
Patient Review
9/26/2008
Tagamet Hb for Heartburn
5
Patient Review
9/29/2011
Tagamet Hb for Stress Ulcer Prevention
4.3
Patient Review
1/10/2009
Tagamet Hb for Heartburn
4
Patient Review
4/6/2012
Tagamet Hb for Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
4
Patient Review
12/26/2007
Tagamet Hb for Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
3.7
Patient Review
10/22/2009
Tagamet Hb for Heartburn
3
Patient Review
11/6/2011
Tagamet Hb for Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Patient Q&A Section about tagamet hb
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is Tagamet HB used for?
"This medication is used to treat occasional heartburn that is caused by too much acid in the stomach. It is also used to prevent heartburn and acid indigestion that is caused by certain foods and beverages."
Answered by AI
Is Tagamet and Zantac the same thing?
"Zantac is also used to treat heartburn and other symptoms of GERD. Both Tagamet and Zantac are available as over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications.
Tagamet and Zantac are both histamine receptor antagonists used to treat and prevent ulcers. Tagamet is also used to treat conditions that cause the stomach to produce too much acid, and to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Zantac is also used to treat heartburn and other symptoms of GERD. Both Tagamet and Zantac are available as over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications."
Answered by AI
Is Tagamet HB over-the-counter?
"Cimetidine is a medication used to treat heartburn and other stomach-acid related issues. It is available via prescription or over-the-counter."
Answered by AI
Why was Tagamet taken off the market?
"The FDA has reported that some medicines may contain high levels of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a substance classified as a 'probable human carcinogen' by the World Health Organization."
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