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Definition of Tagamet
1. Noun. A drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid.
Generic synonyms: Histamine Blocker, Alkaliser, Alkalizer, Antacid, Antiacid, Gastric Antacid
Language type: Trade Name
Medical Definition of Tagamet
1. A class of anti-ulcer medication which work through the inhibition of basal and nocturnal gastric acid secretion by competitive inhibition of the action of histamine at histamine H2 receptor sites on the parietal cells. Examples include cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (Pepcid), nizatidine (Axid) and ranitidine (Zantac). (27 Sep 1997)
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Literary usage of Tagamet
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Making Drugs In Puerto Rico: Tax Benefits For The Pharmeceutical Industry In (1992)
"tagamet, indicated in treatment of active duodenal ulcers, represented approximately
26 percent of SmithKline Beecham's pharmaceutical sales in 1990. ..."
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