Product Information
Registration Status: ActiveCIMETIDINE TABLET 200mg is approved to be sold in Singapore with effective from 1994-07-15. It is marketed by SUNWARD PHARMACEUTICAL PTE LTD, with the registration number of SIN07788P.
This product contains Cimetidine 200mg in the form of TABLET, FILM-COATED. It is approved for ORAL use.
This product is manufactured by SUNWARD PHARMACEUTICAL PRIVATE LIMITED in SINGAPORE, andSUNWARD PHARMACEUTICAL SDN BHD in MALAYSIA.
It is a has been granted the exemption for supply without a presciption if it met certain criteria.
Description
A histamine congener, it competitively inhibits histamine binding to histamine H2 receptors. Cimetidine has a range of pharmacological actions. It inhibits gastric acid secretion, as well as pepsin and gastrins output. It also blocks the activity of cytochrome P-450 which might explain proposals for use in neoadjuvant therapy. [PubChem]
Indication
For the treatment and the management of acid-reflux disorders (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, heartburn, and acid indigestion.
Mechanism of Action
Cimetidine binds to an H2-receptor located on the basolateral membrane of the gastric parietal cell, blocking histamine effects. This competitive inhibition results in reduced gastric acid secretion and a reduction in gastric volume and acidity.
Pharmacokinetics
- Absorption
- Rapid 60-70%
- Distribution
- Metabolism
- Hepatic
- Elimination
Toxicity
Symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increased saliva production, difficulty breathing, and a fast heartbeat.
Active Ingredient/Synonyms
1-Cyano-2-methyl-3-(2-(((5-methyl-4-imidazolyl)methyl)thio)ethyl)guanidine | 2-Cyano-1-methyl-3-(2-(((5-methylimidazol-4-yl)methyl)thio)ethyl)guanidine | Cimetag | Cimetidin | Cimetidina | Cimétidine | Cimetidinum | N-Cyano-n'-methyl-n''-(2-([(5-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)methyl]sulfanyl)ethyl)guanidine | N''-cyano-N-methyl-n'-(2-{[(5-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)methyl]thio}ethyl)guanidine | Tagamet hb 200 | Ulcerfen | Cimetidine |
Source of information: Drugbank (External Link). Last updated on: 3rd July 18. *Trade Name used in the content below may not be the same as the HSA-registered product.