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Famotidine (Zantac, Pepcid)

Brand Name: NA
Drug Class: H2 antihistamine
FDA Category: Over-the-Counter Medication
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Overview

FAMOTIDINE   What is famotidine. Famotidine is an H2-antihistamine commonly used for heartburn, indigestion, stomach ulcers, and acid reflux. Blocking histamine-2 receptors in the stomach prevents the stomach from secreting as much acid.   How can famotidine help alleviate certain long COVID symptoms. Histamine is a chemical our immune system releases that causes allergy symptoms. Cells in our body called mast cells release histamine, and in some patients after COVID, they may release too much, leading to some of the symptoms of long COVID.

Relevant Studies

Full – www.frontiersin.org

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PMC8494538 – www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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PMC10229204 – www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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How it works:

Blocks histamine type 2 receptors

Dosage Form: Tablet Tablet - 10mg, 20mg, 40mg

Common Usage: heartburn, indigestion, stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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Pregnancy

Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

Lactation

Not expected to cause adverse effects

Warnings

contraindications include hypersensitivity to drug or ingredients,

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Submission Date: Apr 15, 2024, 12:55PM

Last Update Date: Sep 14, 2024, 07:33PM