H2-Antagonists (H2As) Flashcards
1
Q
Famotidine (g)
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Pepcid (b)
2
Q
MOA
A
inhibit histamine-2 receptors in stomach
3
Q
common adverse effects
A
well tolerated
4
Q
rare adverse effects
A
thrombocytopenia, brady/tachycardia, asystole, AV block
5
Q
counseling pts
A
can take 30 minutes before meals
6
Q
clinical pearls
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absorption of drugs can be altered with the use of H2As
can use as part of GERD regimen with PPIs