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Cimetidine is an H2 blocker for GI (gastrointestinal) related symptoms. It ias a fairly potent CYP450 3A4 (a liver enzyme) inhibitor. It is theorized that it can can block metabolism of toxins, allowing the patients to excrete the original toxin in the kidneys unchanged.

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Cimetidine (Tagamet) is an OTC preparation. It is used to reduce stomach acid and it does interact with many other drugs. [It will interact with Aminophylline and Barbiturates in I.V. solutions.] So all the above.

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