famotidine(Pepcid, Pepcid AC, Pepcid Complete)
Histamine H2-receptor antagonist (H2RA)
Pronunciation
/fəˈmoʊtɪdiːn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- famotidine
- Brand names
- Pepcid, Pepcid AC, Pepcid Complete
- Therapeutic class
- Histamine H2-receptor antagonist (H2RA)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take at the same time each day; can take with or without food.
- OTC products are for occasional heartburn - see provider if you need them >2 weeks.
- Long-term high doses may cause confusion in elderly.
- Less drug interactions than cimetidine.
- Report black/tarry stools, vomiting blood.
Sources
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