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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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Wikidata facts

Mass
331.113667
Has use
medication
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chemical formula
C₁₂H₂₁N₅O₂S₂
subject has role
H2 antagonists
canonical SMILES
CNC(=C[N+](=O)[O-])NCCSCC1=CSC(=N1)CN(C)C
Commons category
Nizatidine
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Encyclopedic overview

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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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