Treats ulcers and other conditions that cause the stomach to produce too much acid
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to cimetidine
Uses:
Injectable
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.
An IM shot is given in your muscle (upper arm, thigh, buttocks).
An IV is medicine that is put directly into your body through one of your veins.
This medicine should be given by a person trained to give IM or IV medicine, such as a nurse. Sometimes you, a family member, or friend can be taught to give your medicine.
If a dose is missed:
Use your medicine as soon as you remember that you have missed your dose.
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your usual schedule.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store your medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not put the medicine in the refrigerator.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking blood thinners (Coumadin®), Dilantin®, Inderal® or Inderide®, Procardia®, Adalat®, Librium®, Valium®, Flagyl®, or theophylline.
Avoid drinking alcohol or drinks with caffeine (such as coffee, tea, or cola) while you are using cimetidine.
Warnings:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Before using this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you have liver disease.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
