Famotidine Flashcards
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Indication & field use of Famotidine
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Infusion monitoring during IF transport only
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Mechanism of action of Famotidine
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Competitively inhibits action of histamine at the H2 receptor sites of parietal cells
Decreasing gastric acid secretion
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Contraindications of Famotidine
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Hypersensitivity to drug
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Adverse reactions of Famotidine in CV
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Palpitations
Flushing
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Adverse reactions of Famotidine in GI
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Diarrhea
Constipation
Dry mouth
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Adult dosage of Famotidine
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20 mg in 50 ml normal saline IV 12 hours infuse over 15-30 min
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Routes of administration of Famotidine
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IV infusion-piggy back
