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What is the pharmacologic name of cimetidine?
Histamine 2 Antagonist
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What does cimetidine decrease in the stomach?
Stomach Acid
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What three things should you avoid while taking cimetidine?
Smoking, drinking alcohol, and takings antacids.
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What is the trade name of cimetidine?
Tagamet
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What is the most common condition cimetidine is given for?
Heartburn
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What condition are you more susceptible to when taking cimetidine?
Pneumonia
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