Description
• রেজিস্টার্ড চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ মোতাবেক ঔষধ সেবন করুন
Indications:
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Treatment of active duodenal and gastric ulcers
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
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Erosive esophagitis
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Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
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Prevention of ulcer recurrence and stress ulcers
Pharmacology:
Famotidine is a competitive histamine H2 receptor antagonist that acts on the parietal cells of the stomach to inhibit both basal and stimulated gastric acid secretion. It effectively lowers the volume and concentration of stomach acid, helping heal ulcers and prevent acid reflux.
Dosage:
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Duodenal ulcer: 40 mg once daily at bedtime for 4–8 weeks
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Gastric ulcer: 40 mg once daily at bedtime
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GERD and esophagitis: 20–40 mg twice daily for 6–12 weeks
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Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: Start with 20 mg every 6 hours, titrate as needed
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Dose adjustment is needed for patients with renal impairment
Administration:
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Administer orally with or without food
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Best taken at bedtime or as directed
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Swallow the tablet whole with water
Interaction:
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May decrease absorption of drugs needing acidic pH (e.g., ketoconazole, atazanavir)
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Antacids may be used concomitantly
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No major CYP450 enzyme interactions
Contraindications:
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Known hypersensitivity to Famotidine or other H2 blockers
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Use with caution in severe renal impairment
Side Effects:
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Common: Headache, diarrhea, dizziness, constipation
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Rare: Confusion (especially in elderly), hallucinations, bradycardia, hepatitis
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Prolonged use may result in vitamin B12 deficiency
Pregnancy & Lactation:
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Category B: No proven risk in humans
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Use cautiously during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings:
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Rule out gastric malignancy before treatment
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Caution in elderly and renal-impaired patients
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Avoid abrupt discontinuation in chronic users
Therapeutic Class:
H2-Receptor Antagonist
Storage Conditions:
Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from light. Keep out of reach of children.
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