Pepcid Flashcards
1
Q
Famotidine
Name
A
Pepcid
2
Q
Famotidine
Class
A
Anti-ulcer Agent/ H2-receptor antagonist
3
Q
Famotidine
Description
A
Famotidine is a histamine-2 blocker. It works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces
4
Q
Famotidine
Indications
A
Upper GI bleed, anaphylaxis
5
Q
Famotidine
Contraindications
A
Hypersensitivity, Long QT sydrome
6
Q
Famotidine
Precautions
A
Asthma, COPD
7
Q
Famotidine
Dosage/Route
A
20mg IV