Tagamet (Noun)
Meaning
A drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed Tagamet to treat the patient's peptic ulcer.
- After a series of tests, the gastroenterologist put her on a course of Tagamet to reduce stomach acid production.
- Tagamet was one of the first medications taken to heal the stomach lining.
- The pharmacist dispensed the Tagamet tablets along with a sheet of instructions and precautions.
- He took Tagamet for several weeks before seeing any significant improvement in his condition.