Acitak 300 mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is acitak 300 mg tablet used for?
Acitak 300 mg Tablet contains Cimetidine, an H2 blocker that reduces stomach acid production. It is used to treat and prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions where the stomach produces too much acid. It works by blocking histamine receptors in the stomach lining, decreasing acid secretion.
- Generic Name: Cimetidine
- Manufacturer: Astron Healthcare
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ acitak 300 mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, prevention of stress ulcers, prophylaxis of aspiration pneumonitis.
Off-label uses: Hirsutism (due to antiandrogen effects), chronic urticaria, adjunct in cancer immunotherapy (due to immunomodulation).
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cimetidine |
| Brand Name | Acitak |
| Manufacturer | Astron Healthcare |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | H2 Receptor Blocker |
| Route of Administration | Oral, intravenous, intramuscular. |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Competitive antagonist of histamine at H2 receptors, reducing gastric acid secretion.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take acitak 300 mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of acitak 300 mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Rash
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Confusion
- Hallucinations
- Seizures
- Arrhythmias
- Hepatitis
- Interstitial nephritis
- Agranulocytosis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Pancreatitis
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Gynecomastia
- Impotence
- Loss of libido
- Alopecia
- Myalgia
- Arthralgia
- Fever
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Moderate | Increased INR and bleeding risk |
| Ketoconazole | Moderate | Decreased absorption of ketoconazole |
| Sucralfate | Minor | Reduced absorption of cimetidine |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Theophylline
- Phenytoin
- Lidocaine
- Quinidine
- Propranolol
- Metoprolol
- Carbamazepine
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Benzodiazepines (e.g., diazepam, chlordiazepoxide)
โก Moderate Interactions
- Calcium channel blockers (e.g., nifedipine)
- Sulfonylureas (e.g., glipizide)
- Metformin
- Procainamide
- Flecainide
- Morphine
- Caffeine
- Alcohol
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Sucralfate
- Ketoconazole
- Itraconazole
- Tetracyclines
- Iron supplements
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption but does not significantly affect bioavailability; avoid high-protein meals as they may increase gastric acid stimulation.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Cimetidine may increase blood alcohol levels by inhibiting alcohol dehydrogenase; avoid alcohol.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cimetidine or any component; use with caution in elderly, renal impairment, hepatic impairment.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Gastric pH, renal function, hepatic function, CBC, drug levels for interacting medications (e.g., warfarin, theophylline).
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Cimetidine is excreted in breast milk; caution advised; alternative agents preferred.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; activated charcoal if recent ingestion; monitor vital signs and ECG; dialysis may be effective.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose.