Treats stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause the stomach to produce too much stomach acid. Also treats or prevents heartburn caused by acid indigestion. This medicine is given to people who cannot take famotidine by mouth.
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Famotidine
Pepcid Uses
Treats stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause the stomach to produce too much stomach acid. Also treats or prevents heartburn caused by acid indigestion. This medicine is given to people who cannot take famotidine by mouth. How
To Use - APPEARANCE: Injectable.
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.
- This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins.
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
This IV form of famotidine is not for long-term use.
- Your doctor might have you switch to famotidine that you take by mouth (Pepcid®) as soon as you are able.
Side
Effects - Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
Fast, slow, or uneven heartbeat.
Skin or eyes turn yellow.
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to famotidine or to similar medicines such as ranitidine (Zantac®), cimetidine (Tagamet®), or nizatidine (Axid®).
Drug
Interactions - Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have kidney disease.
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for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or
discontinuing any course of treatment. |