We found 3 definitions of cimetidine from 3 different sources.
NounPlural: cimetidines |
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cimetidine - a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid | ||
Tagamet | ||
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) |