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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An H₂ antagonist C₈H₁₅N₇O₂S₃ (trademark Pepcid) used to inhibit gastric acid secretion especially in the short-term treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease and in the treatment of disorders (as Zollinger–Ellison syndrome) involving gastric acid hypersecretion. uncountable
2. 2
   a histamine blocker (trade name Pepcid) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

pepcid

Etymology

From (sul)famo(yl) + -tidine (“cimetidine derivative”).

Related phrases

peptic ulcer

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