Tagamet HB and Thallous chloride tl 201 Intravenous

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

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

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

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

• Generic Name: thallous chloride, tl-201
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Thallous chloride Tl 201 injection is used in adults to help diagnose heart disease (eg, coronary artery disease, heart attack). It is used in certain procedures called planar scintigraphy or single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). Thallous chloride tl 201 shows how much blood is getting to your heart muscle when you are resting or exercising (stressed). Thallous chloride Tl 201 belongs to the group of medicines called radiopharmaceuticals (radioactive agents).

Thallous chloride tl 201 is also used to help diagnose parathyroid problems.

Thallous chloride tl 201 is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor with specialized training in nuclear medicine.