Cimetidine and Isovue-250

• Generic Name: cimetidine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Tagamet HB, Tagamet

Cimetidine is a stomach acid reducer that is used to treat and prevent certain types of stomach ulcer. Cimetidine is also used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus and causes heartburn.

Over-the-counter (nonprescription) cimetidine is used to treat heartburn with sour stomach and acid indigestion, or to prevent these conditions when caused by certain foods or beverages.

Cimetidine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: iopamidol
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Isovue-200, Isovue-250, Isovue-300, Isovue-370, Isovue-M-200, Isovue-M-300, Isovue-128, Iopamidol-370

Isovue-250 is a radiopaque (RAY dee oh payk) contrast agent. This medicine contains iodine, a substance that absorbs x-rays. Radiopaque contrast agents are used to allow blood vessels, organs, and other non-bony tissues to be seen more clearly on a CT scan or other radiologic (x-ray) examination.

Isovue-250 is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the heart, brain, blood vessels, and nervous system.

Isovue-250 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.