ATC Group: A02BA01 Cimetidine

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System

Hierarchical Position

Alimentary tract and metabolism

A02

Drugs for acid related disorders

A02B

DRUGS FOR PEPTIC ULCER AND GASTRO-OESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GORD)

A02BA

H2-receptor antagonists

A02BA01

Cimetidine

Active Ingredients

Cimetidine

Cimetidine is a histamine H₂-receptor antagonist which rapidly inhibits both basal and stimulated gastric secretion of acid and reduces pepsin output. It is a reversible, competitive antagonist, and is used as an anti-ulcer drug.

Monographs

Tagamet 200mg Tablets

MPI, EU: SmPC