noun
- Plural of cimetidine; medications that reduce stomach acid by blocking histamine receptors, used to treat ulcers and acid reflux.
Usage: pharmaceutical/medical term; typically used in plural when referring to multiple doses or formulations
Examples
- The doctor prescribed cimetidines to help manage the patient's peptic ulcer.
- Cimetidines are available in both tablet and liquid formulations.
- Many patients switched from cimetidines to newer proton pump inhibitors.
- The pharmacy stocked several brands of cimetidines for heartburn relief.
- Cimetidines work by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach.