Pepcid Flashcards

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Famotidine

Name

A

Pepcid

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2
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Famotidine

Class

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Anti-ulcer Agent/ H2-receptor antagonist

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3
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Famotidine

Description

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Famotidine is a histamine-2 blocker. It works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces

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4
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Famotidine

Indications

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Upper GI bleed, anaphylaxis

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5
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Famotidine

Contraindications

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Hypersensitivity, Long QT sydrome

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6
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Famotidine

Precautions

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Asthma, COPD

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7
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Famotidine

Dosage/Route

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20mg IV

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