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Cimetidine
Introduction
Name
- Cimetidine.
Class of drug
- H2 antihistamine.
Description
Chemical name
- N-cyano-N'-methyl-N"-[2-[[(5-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)methyl]thio]ethyl]guanidine.
Molecular formula
- C10H16N6S.
Molecular weight
- 252.34.
Physical properties
- White to off-white, crystalline powder.
- Unpleasant odor (subjective).
- Sparingly soluble in water and soluble in alcohol.
- Cimetidine HCl occurs as white, crystalline powder and is very soluble in water and soluble in alcohol.
Storage requirements
- Protected from light and at room temperature.
- Do not refrigerate injectable product.
- Oral dosage forms should be stored in tight containers.
Uses
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Administration
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Pharmacokinetics
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Precautions
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Withdrawal Periods
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Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
Other sources of information
- Plumb D C (2015) Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook. 8th edn. Wiley-Blackwell, USA. pp 1296.
- Carpenter J W & Marion C J (2013) Exotic Animal Formulary. 4th edn. Elsevier Saunders, USA. pp 564.
- Tennant B (1999) Small Animal Formulary. 3rd edn. BSAVA, UK.
Organisation(s)
- National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) Compendium of Data Sheets for Animal Medicines. Website: www.noahcompendium.co.uk.