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Famotidine
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Definition
: A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion.
Pharmacological Action
Anti-Ulcer Agents
;
Histamine H2 Antagonists
Other names
YM11170; YM 11170; MK208; MK 208; YM-
11170; Pepcid; MK-
208; Famotidine Hydrochloride
Drugs
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:
PEPCID RPD
;
PEPCID
;
PEPCID AC
;
PEPCID PRESERVATIVE FREE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER
;
PEPCID AC (GELTAB)
;
DUEXIS
;
FAMOTIDINE PRESERVATIVE FREE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER
;
PEPCID PRESERVATIVE FREE
;
FAMOTIDINE PRESERVATIVE FREE (PHARMACY BULK)
;
FLUXID
;
FAMOTIDINE PRESERVATIVE FREE
;
PEPCID COMPLETE
;
CALCIUM CARBONATE, FAMOTIDINE AND MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
;
FAMOTIDINE