Histamine 2 Receptor Antagonists Flashcards

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Common Facts

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Common name: H2 Antagonists
Common ending: -tidine
Commonly used to treat: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease); Acid reflux

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Mechanism of Action

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Competitively bind to histamine(2) receptors

Blocks acid secretion

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Axid

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Generic name: nizatidine

Capsules and tablets: 150mg, 300mg

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Pepcid

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Generic name: famotidine
Tablets: 10mg, 20mg, 40mg
10mg and 20mg tablets available OTC

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Tagamet

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Generic name: cimetidine

Tablets: 200mg, 300mg, 400mg, 600mg, 800mg

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