Famotidine
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famotidine-184-10023699
title:
Famotidine
text:
Famotidine, sold under the brand name Pepcid among others, is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist medication that decreases stomach acid production. It is used to treat peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It is taken by mouth or by injection into a vein. It begins working within an hour. Common side effects include headache, intestinal upset, and dizziness. Serious side effects may include pneumonia and seizures. Use in pregnancy appears safe but
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Medication that reduces stomach acid
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Famotidine
date created:
2004-06-14T13:31:44Z
date modified:
2024-09-07T19:35:32Z
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