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nizatidine

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nizatidine

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Also known as Axid®, LY-139037, Tazac

Nizatidine is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist that inhibits stomach acid production, and is commonly used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Chemical data

Formula
C12H21N5O2S2
Molecular weight
331.5 g/mol
IUPAC name
1-N'-[2-[[2-[(dimethylamino)methyl]-1,3-thiazol-4-yl]methylsulfanyl]ethyl]-1-N-methyl-2-nitroethene-1,1-diamine
SMILES
CNC(=C[N+](=O)[O-])NCCSCC1=CSC(=N1)CN(C)C
InChIKey
SGXXNSQHWDMGGP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
XLogP
1.6
Polar surface area
140 Ų
H-bond donors
2
H-bond acceptors
8
Formal charge
0

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Encyclopedic overview

6 sections
Contents
  • Medical use
  • Adverse effects
  • History and development
  • Society and culture
  • Brand names
  • References

Nizatidine is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist that inhibits stomach acid production, and is commonly used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

It was patented in 1980 and approved for medical use in 1988. It was developed by Eli Lilly.

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