tagamet

Noun
  1. A drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid (synset 103035538)
    is a type of:
    • histamine blocker - a medicine used to treat the gastric effects of histamine in cases of peptic ulcers and gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux; works by blocking the effects of histamine on the receptor site known as H2
    • alkaliser, alkalizer, antacid, antiacid, gastric antacid - an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach)
    same as: cimetidine

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