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| |drug_name=Cimetidine (Tagamet)
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| |FDA_approval=Yes (for stomach conditions, not specifically approved for brain cancer yet)
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| |used_for=Experimental for glioblastoma; approved for stomach acid reduction; noted use in colon cancer
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| |mechanism_of_action=Decreases cell migration by affecting genes controlling cellular adhesion
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| |clinical_trial_year=Recent (specific year not mentioned)
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| |number_of_patients=N/A (mouse study)
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| |median_survival=Substantially longer survival in mice with temozolomide + cimetidine
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| |category=Repurposed Drugs
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| |additional_notes=Potential to interact with numerous other drugs affecting their metabolism in the liver.
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| |toxicity_level=2
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Latest revision as of 08:29, 27 March 2024
