Famotidine Injectable Solution

Name: Famotidine Injectable Solution

Highlights for famotidine

FAMOTIDINE (fa MOE ti deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can relieve ulcer pain and discomfort, and the heartburn from acid reflux.

This drug also comes in other forms, including Oral tablet, Oral suspension, Chewable tablet

This drug can cause serious side effects. See which side effects you should report to your doctor right away.

Know how to use your medication, and learn what might happen if you miss a dose.

Talk to your healthcare provider if you have any of these conditions.

Know what to watch for and get tips for reducing your risks while taking this drug.

Famotidine Side Effects

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

  • allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
  • agitation, nervousness
  • confusion
  • hallucinations

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

  • constipation
  • diarrhea
  • dizziness
  • headache

Famotidine May Interact with Other Medications

  • delavirdine
  • itraconazole
  • ketoconazole
Disclaimer: Our goal is to provide you with the most relevant and current information. However, because drugs interact differently in each person, we cannot guarantee that this information includes all possible interactions. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Always speak with your healthcare provider about possible interactions with all prescription drugs, vitamins, herbs and supplements, and over-the-counter drugs that you are taking.

How to Use famotidine

This medicine is for infusion into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

  • kidney or liver disease
  • an unusual or allergic reaction to famotidine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
  • pregnant or trying to get pregnant
  • breast-feeding
What if I miss a dose?

This does not apply.

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Tell your doctor or health care professional if your condition does not start to get better or gets worse.

Do not take with aspirin, ibuprofen, or other antiinflammatory medicines. These can aggravate your condition.

Do not smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol. These increase irritation in your stomach and can increase the time it will take for ulcers to heal. Cigarettes and alcohol can also worsen acid reflux or heartburn.

If you get black, tarry stools or vomit up what looks like coffee grounds, call your doctor or health care professional at once. You may have a bleeding ulcer.

Where should I keep my medicine?

This medicine is given in a hospital or clinic. You will not be given this medicine to store at home.

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