Cimetidine

Excerpt

Cimetidine is a drug with the indication of peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and dermatological conditions including warts, urticaria, mastocytosis, and erythropoietic protoporphyria. This medication is an H2 receptor antagonist. This activity will describe cimetidine's indications, actions, and contraindications in these disorders. Cimetidine is available as an over-the-counter medication and by prescription. Therefore, this activity will further highlight the mechanisms of action, adverse effect profile, and other key factors pertinent to interprofessional team members in managing patients by using cimetidine.