histamine blocker (n)

n03522239

type n
lex_filenum 06
def a medicine used to treat the gastric effects of histamine in cases of peptic ulcers and gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux
def works by blocking the effects of histamine on the receptor site known as H2
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Hypernym medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug
Hyponym cimetidine, Tagamet; famotidine, Pepcid; ranitidine, Zantac
Incoming links
Hypernym cimetidine, Tagamet; famotidine, Pepcid; ranitidine, Zantac
Hyponym medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug

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