What is cimetidine also known as?

Cimetidine is also known as Tegamet. It is a medication that belongs to the class of drugs known as histamine H2-receptor antagonists, which work by reducing stomach acid production. Cimetidine was one of the earliest H2-blockers developed and has been used primarily for the treatment of conditions such as peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The other names listed correspond to different medications. For instance, Zantac is the brand name for ranitidine, another H2-receptor antagonist, while Pepsid refers to famotidine. Prevacid is known as lansoprazole, which belongs to a different class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors, aimed at reducing stomach acid by a different mechanism. Understanding these distinctions helps recognize the different approaches to treating acid-related conditions.