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- Generic: Famotodine
- Manufacturers: Johnson and Johnson, Merck
- Released: 1985
- Drug class: Histamine-2 receptor antagonist
- Available over-the-counter
- Routes: Oral, intravenous
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Pepcid is an acid-reducing drug used in the prevention of heartburn and in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease and ulcers.
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Mechanism of Action
Histamine stimulates gastric acid release. Pepcid prevents histamine stimulation, since it is a histamine blocker. Consequently, gastric acid is not released due to the inhibited histamine.Uses
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Heartburn
- Helicobacter pylori infections
- Zollinger-ellison syndrome
- Systemic mastocytosis
- Barrett's Esophagus
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Pepcid on Amazon
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Pepcid Complete Acid Reducer + Antacid with Dual Action, Berry Blend, 65-Count Chewable Tablets - $24.75
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