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Common name
Pepcid (Famotidine)
Description
Pepcid (Famotidine) is a histamine blocker used to treat and prevent ulcers. It is also used to treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). This medicine may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Active Ingredients:
Famotidine
Therapeutic actions:
Pepcid (Famotidine) is an "H2 blocker" that works by blocking a specific kind of histamine receptor. Histamine is a chemical released by the body that has several effects. In the stomach, histamine causes more acid to be produced. By blocking histamine in the stomach, famotidine reduces the amount of acid produced. This is why famotidine is known as an "acid reducer."
What is it used for?: (Indications:)
Pepcid (Famotidine) is used to treat:
Excessive secretion of stomach acid due to a tumour or enlargement of the pancreas (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome)
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Peptic ulcers
Preventing relapse of duodenal ulcers
Preventing relapse of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Contraindications and cautions:
You should not take this medication if you are allergic to famotidine, or any inactive component used to make famotidine.
You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking famotidine if you have:
Kidney problems, such as kidney failure (renal failure)
Any allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes, or preservatives.
Also let your healthcare provider know if you:
Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
Are breastfeeding.
Some of the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, or ulcers are similar to symptoms of stomach cancer. The fact that famotidine helps relieve your symptoms does not rule out the possibility of stomach cancer.
The safety and efficacy of this medicine in children has not been studied by the manufacturer.
Side effects:
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
Depression
Confusion
Muscle cramps
Disturbances of the gut such as diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain
An extreme allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
Loss of appetite
Skin reactions such as rash and itch
Anxiety and agitation
Jaundice caused by blockage of bile flow (cholestatic jaundice)
Headache
Dizziness
Dry mouth
Fatigue
Abnormal enlargement of breasts in men (gynaecomastia)
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions:
It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with this medicine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Especially pay attention to the following drugs:
Atazanavir (Reyatazฎ)
Itraconazole (Sporanoxฎ)
Ketoconazole (Nizoralฎ).
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Pepcid brands
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Famotak
20 tablets (20 mg/tablet)
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Sedico, Egypt |
$12.00 |
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Famotidin-Hexal
20 tablets (20 mg/tablet)
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Hexal AG, Germany |
$10.00 |
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Famotidin-Hexal c
20 tablets (40 mg/tablet)
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Hexal AG, Germany |
$10.00 |
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Famotidina
20 tablets (20 mg/tablet)
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Hemofarm, Serbia |
$5.00 |
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Famotidina
20 tablets (40 mg/tablet)
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Hemofarm, Serbia |
$9.00 |
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Quamatel
28 tablets (20 mg/tablet)
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Gedeon Richter, Hungary |
$15.00 |
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Quamatel
14 tablets (40 mg/tablet)
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Gedeon Richter, Hungary |
$14.00 |
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Quamatel
5 ampoules (20 mg/ampoule)
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Gedeon Richter, Hungary |
$28.00 |
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Quamatel mini
14 tablets (10 mg/tablet)
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Gedeon Richter, Hungary |
$8.00 |
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Ulfamid
20 tablets (20 mg/tablet)
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KRKA, Slovenia |
$7.00 |
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