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Published Studies Related to Tagamet (Cimetidine)
Sofalcone, a gastroprotective drug, promotes gastric ulcer healing following eradication therapy for Helicobacter pylori: a randomized controlled comparative trial with cimetidine, an H2-receptor antagonist. [2010.05]
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: According to reports in Japanese patients, 1 week of Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy alone is not adequate for healing of gastric ulcers; 7-8 weeks of anti-ulcer therapy are subsequently required. We compared a gastroprotective drug, sofalcone, and an H(2)-receptor antagonist, cimetidine, in terms of promoting ulcer healing after 7 weeks of administration following 1 week of eradication therapy... CONCLUSION: Sofalcone promoted gastric ulcer healing during 7 weeks of treatment following 1 week of eradication therapy, and the healing rate was equivalent to that of cimetidine. Symptom disappearance rates were significantly better in the sofalcone group than in the cimetidine group. This may be a useful way of using a gastroprotective drug in the H. pylori era.
Pharmacokinetics of alogliptin when administered with food, metformin, or cimetidine: a two-phase, crossover study in healthy subjects. [2010.01]
OBJECTIVE: The dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor alogliptin, under development for treatment of Type 2 diabetes, primarily is excreted renally. This study investigated (1) the effect of food on alogliptin pharmacokinetics and tolerability and (2) pharmacokinetic interactions between alogliptin and metformin or cimetidine and tolerability of alogliptin when administered with either drug... CONCLUSION: Alogliptin can be administered without regard to meals and with metformin or cimetidine without the need for dose adjustment.
[Efficacy comparison between cimetidine and zinc sulphate in the treatment of multiple and recalcitrant warts] [2009.01]
BACKGROUND: Warts are epithelial proliferations on the skin and mucous membrane caused by various types of HPV. They can decrease spontaneously or increase in number and size according to patient's immune status. Cimetidine and zinc sulphate have important effects on the immune system and are used as immunomodulators in the treatment of various diseases. OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy of cimetidine and zinc sulphate in the treatment of multiple and recalcitrant warts... CONCLUSIONS: 10 mg/Kg/day zinc sulphate dose seems to be more effective than cimetidine for the treatment of children and adults with multiple and difficult-to-handle warts. However, the small number of patients did not enable any definitive conclusion.
Intermittent intravenous pantoprazole and continuous cimetidine infusion: effect on gastric pH control in critically ill patients at risk of developing stress-related mucosal disease. [2008.05]
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to assess intermittent intravenous (IV) pantoprazole for control of gastric acid and the possible prevention of upper gastrointestinal (UGI) bleeding in intensive care units (ICU) patients... CONCLUSIONS: This pilot study indicates that intermittent IV pantoprazole effectively controls gastric pH and may protect against UGI bleeding in high risk ICU patients without the development of tolerance.
Prospective randomized trial of natural interferon-alpha versus natural interferon-alpha plus cimetidine in advanced renal cell carcinoma with pulmonary metastasis. [2006.08]
PURPOSE: In a preliminary non-randomized study, combination therapy with natural (i.e. non-recombinant) interferon-alpha plus cimetidine obtained a high response rate in patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma. We conducted a prospective randomized phase III trial to determine whether combination therapy with natural interferon-alpha plus cimetidine is superior to natural interferon-alpha alone in patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma with pulmonary metastasis... CONCLUSIONS: Combined treatment with natural interferon-alpha plus cimetidine for advanced renal cell carcinoma did not result in a significant improvement in response rates or TTP compared to natural interferon-alpha therapy alone.
Clinical Trials Related to Tagamet (Cimetidine)
Performance of Cimetidine-Corrected MDRD Equation in Renal Transplant Patients [Completed]
Among the different creatinine-based GFR predicting equations, the MDRD equation gives the
best prediction in renal transplantation but does not provide the level of accuracy usually
seen in renal patients with native kidneys.
Blocking the tubular secretion of creatinine with an oral administration of cimetidine is
likely to make creatinine a more accurate marker of GFR.
We will test the hypothesis that the accuracy of the MDRD equation will be improved in renal
transplant patients by incorporating into the equation a cimetidine-corrected serum
creatinine value.
A Study to Evaluate the Effect of Cimetidine on CD4 Lymphocyte Counts in HIV Infection [Completed]
To determine the change in CD4 count after 4 and 8 weeks in HIV-infected patients treated
with cimetidine compared to placebo. To observe time-associated trends at weeks 4, 8, 12, and
16 in the change of CD4 counts for patients taking cimetidine for the full 16 weeks. To
establish a safety record for cimetidine use in HIV-positive patients.
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis of Intravenous Esomeprazole in Chinese Seriously Ill Patients [Recruiting]
The efficacy of esomeprazole will be compared versus cimetidine (a drug that previously
demonstrated prevention of bleeding events) during treatment period in proportion of
patients for the prevention of upper GI bleeding.
Cimetidine Biowaivers [Recruiting]
The purpose of this research is to see if non-drug ingredients in capsules and oral
solutions affect how well drugs are absorbed. This is called "bioequivalence." Medications
taken by mouth, such as capsules and solutions, need to be absorbed into the body in order
to do any good. Capsules and solutions contain a drug, but also contain non-drug ingredients
that are called excipients or fillers. Excipients in the capsules and solutions can impact
how much drug is absorbed into the body. This is called "bioINequivalence." Capsules and
solutions in this research contain the drug cimetidine. This drug is being used since it has
high water solubility (can dissolve in water) and low ability to be absorbed.
Lumbar Spinal Fusion System [Recruiting]
Reports of Suspected Tagamet (Cimetidine) Side Effects
Drug Ineffective (8),
Abnormal Dreams (2),
Dialysis (2),
Abortion Missed (2),
Panic Reaction (2),
Renal Failure Acute (2),
Cerebrovascular Accident (2),
Renal Impairment (2),
Cerebral Infarction (2),
Hemiplegia (2), more >>
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