Cimetidine has a range of pharmacological actions. It inhibits gastric acid secretion, as well as pepsin and gastrins output. It also blocks the activity of cytochrome P-450 which might explain proposals for use in neoadjuvant therapy.
Molecular Weight
252.34
Molecular Formula
C10H16N6S
EINECS
257-232-2
SMILES
CC1=C(N=CN1)CSCCNC(=NC)NC#N
Appearance
white crystals with a slight sulfur-mercaptan odor