Pepcid Complete (famotidine/ calcium carbonate/ magnesium hydroxide) +
Famotidine Mechanism : Famotidine is a competitive inhibitor of histamine H2-receptors
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Descriptions
It’s prescribed for conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Valeant Pharmaceuticals
PEPCID for oral suspension is contraindicated in patients with a history of serious hypersensitivity reactions (e
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: easy bruising/bleeding, signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, fever
Children under 12 years of age
Brand names: Pepcid, Pepcid AC Drug class: H2 antagonists Medically reviewed by Drugs
It also relieves accompanying symptoms, such as fever, muscle pain, runny
Detailed dosage guidelines and administration information for Pepcid Complete (famotidine, calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide)
Dose and frequency of dosing vary based on indication
Famotidine (Oral Route) Famotidine is used to treat stomach ulcers (gastric and duodenal), erosive esophagitis (heartburn or acid indigestion), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
, anaphylaxis) to famotidine or other histamine-2 (H2) receptor antagonists
Not all drugs interact, and not every interaction means you must stop taking one of your medications
pH Effects
Our Pepcid (famotidine) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication
Famotidine undergoes minimal first-pass metabolism
Prescription famotidine is used to treat ulcers (sores on the lining of the stomach or small intestine); gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the esophagus [tube that connects the mouth and stomach]); and conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, such
In addition, certain medications such as the immunosuppressant drug tacrolimus, oral contraceptives
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Importance of women informing clinician if they are or plan to become pregnant
These drugs include cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac), famotidine (Pepcid), and nizatidine (Axid)
Famotidine is N' - (aminosulfonyl)-3- [ [ [2- [ (diaminomethylene)amino]-4-thiazolyl]methyl]thio]propanimidamide
GI acidity; ITRACONAZOLE 65 MG CAP: Concurrent use, may cause treatment failure and/or the development of rilpivirine or NNRTI resistance owing to decreased levels
Patients with severe hypersensitivity to famotidine or any formulation component should avoid using it
Patient education: Gastroesophageal reflux disease in adults (Beyond the Basics) Antiulcer medications: Mechanism of action, pharmacology, and side effects; Approach to acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding in adults; Approach to refractory gastroesophageal reflux
How to use Pepcid AC oral
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