Famotidine (Pepcid) # Flashcards
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Class / Action
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Histamine H2 Antagonist / Competitively blocks H2 receptors, particularly in gastric parietal cells, leading to inhibition of gastric acid secretion
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Onset / Duration of Action
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ONSET: 15-30min
DURATION: 8-15hrs
3
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Indications
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Allergic reactions
4
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Contraindications
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Known hypersensitivity to drug OR Other H2 antagonists
5
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Precautions
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- Severe renal impaired pts may have prolonged QTI
- Elderly patients
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Dosage / Administration
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Adult: 20mg IV
Peds: 0.25mg/kg SIVP over 2min, MAX Single Dose 20mg
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Adverse Reactions
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- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea/Vomiting
- Palpitations
