Sanmetidin Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Cimetidine

Indications/Uses

Listed in Dosage.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Duodenal ulcer Adult 1-2 tab 3-4 times daily. Min: 4 wk. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome & gastric hyperacidity 1 tab 4 times daily. Max: 2,400 mg daily. Oesophagitis 2 tab 4 times daily for 4-8 wk. Inhibition of gastric acid secretion in childn 20-40 mg/kg/day in divided doses.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Special Precautions

Gastric malignancy. Renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Diarrhoea; dizziness, tiredness; rashes. Infrequent, gynaecomastia; reversible confusional states; impotence (men). Rarely, allergic reactions, arthralgia, myalgia; blood disorders; interstitial nephritis; headache; hepatotoxicity; pancreatitis.

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Drug Interactions

Increases blood conc of lignocaine, phenytoin, theophylline, warfarin, some antiarrhythmics, benzodiazepines, β-blockers, vasodilators.

MIMS Class

Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants

ATC Classification

A02BA01 - cimetidine ; Belongs to the class of H2-receptor antagonists. Used in the treatment of peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Sanmetidin FC tab 200 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp170,000/boks)

Sanmetidin

cimetidine

Manufacturer:

Sanbe