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Brand Name : Pepcid
Generic Name : Famotidine

Overview (Source: MedicineNet)
Histamine is a chemical made by the body that stimulates cells lining the stomach to produce acid. Famotidine belongs to a class of medications called H2-blockers that blocks the action of histamine on stomach cells, thus reducing production of acid by the stomach. Other H2 blockers include cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac), and nizatidine (Axid). Famotidine was approved by the FDA in November, 1986. ...
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Precautions (Source: MedLinePlus)
Before taking famotidine, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to famotidine, cimetidine (Tagamet), nizatidine (Axid), ranitidine (Zantac), or any other medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any other medications for heartburn. Do not take over-the-counter famotidine with any other prescription or nonprescription medications for heartburn unless a doctor tells you that you should. tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU, an inborn disease in which mental retardation develops if a specific diet is not followed), and if you have or have ever had trouble swallowing or kidney disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking famotidine, call your doctor. ...
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Side Effects (Source: MedLinePlus)
Famotidine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: headache; dizziness; constipation; diarrhea; fussiness (in babies who take famotidine). Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them call your doctor immediately: hives; skin rash; itching; swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs; hoarseness; difficulty breathing or swallowing. Famotidine may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html ] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. ...
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Further Reading on famotidine
  • Food Allergy Treatments ( WebMD )
    Adverse food reactions can be broadly classified into 2 categories . The first category consists of immunologically - mediated ...treatment if changes in renal function occur Drug Name Famotidine (Pepcid)...
  • Esophagitis - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Esophagitis is irritation or inflammation of the esophagus . The esophagus is the tube that carries ...such as Tums, Maalox, or Mylanta. Stronger acid reducers, such as famotidine (Pepcid), ranitidine...
  • Gastritis ( WebMD )
    Gastritis , an inflammation or irritation of the lining of the stomach , is not a single disease ...symptoms. Commonly prescribed H2-blockers include cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (Pepcid), nizatidine...
  • Helicobacter pylori Tests ( WebMD )
    Helicobacter pylori tests are used to detect a Helicobacter pylori ( H . pylori ) infection in the ...rabeprazole (Aciphex), sucralfate (Carafate), omeprazole (Prilosec), famotidine (Pepcid AC),
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