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How is cimetidine useful in treating peptic ulcers?
Cimetidine is a H-2 blocker. It is used to lower the acidity of the stomach when treating peptic ulcers caused by H. pylori
What is the difference between cimetidine and ranitidine?
Cimetidine and ranitidine are both H2 receptor antagonists used to reduce stomach acid production. However, ranitidine has a longer duration of action and is generally considered more potent than cimetidine. Cimetidine can interact with more drugs due to its inhibition of various cytochrome P450 enzymes.
Secretion of stomach?
Gastric Acid
Why stomach fullness?
gas secretion
What increases gastric acid secretion?
Gastric acid secretion can be increased by factors such as the presence of food in the stomach, the release of gastrin hormone, histamine stimulation, certain medications like NSAIDs, stress, and smoking.
What uses are the non-prescription forms of cimetidine and famotidine approved for?
Non-prescription forms of cimetidine and famotidine are approved to treat heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach. They work by reducing the production of stomach acid to provide relief from these symptoms. It is important to follow the directions on the packaging and consult a healthcare provider if symptoms persist.
What is APO 019 for?
APO 019 is Cimetidine 300 mg Cimetidine is used in the treatment of gerd; stomach ulcer; human papilloma virus; obesity; indigestion (and more), and belongs to the drug class H2 antagonists.
What is the parasympathetic and Sympathetic effect on the stomach?
The parasympathetic is stimulatory to stomach , increase the gastric secretion and motility while the sympathetic is inhibitory , decrease the gastric secretion and motility
What is the name of one organ that produces a secretion?
The stomach.
When chyme moves from the stomach into the small intestine the pH increases from 1 to 7 What is the secretion that causes this increase in pH?
The secretion that causes the increase in pH when chyme moves from the stomach into the small intestine is bicarbonate, which is released by the pancreas. Bicarbonate helps to neutralize the acidic chyme from the stomach, creating a more favorable environment for digestion to continue in the small intestine.
Is there magnesium or aluminum in tagamet?
No. Tagamet is the commercial name of cimetidine which is drug that reduces the production of stomach acid. Mg and Al based medications neutralise stomach acid rather than affecting production.
What is the main stimulus for bile secretion from the gallbladder?
Fat in the stomach.
