H2 Antagonists Flashcards
1
Q
Name two H2 antagonists used in GORD/PUD treatment
A
Famotidine, Nizatidine
2
Q
Nizatidine indications
A
PUD, GORD, dyspepsia
3
Q
Famotidine Indications
A
PUD, GORD, Dyspepsia
4
Q
Nizatidine Adverse effects
A
Rare = anaemia, confusion, rash, hepatitis, hypersensitivity reaction
5
Q
Famotidine adverse effects
A
Rare = confusion, rash, interstitial nephritis, agranulocytosis, hypersensitivity reaction
6
Q
Famotidine Precautions
A
Accumulation of drug can cause renal impairment
Safe in both pregnancy and breast feeding
7
Q
Nizatidine Precautions
A
Accumulation may cause renal impairment
Safe to use in pregnancy and breast feeding
