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Indications ⬇

REMS

Contraind./Precautions ⬆ ⬇

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects ⬆ ⬇

CNS: confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, hallucinations, headache.

CV: ARRHYTHMIAS.

GI: constipation, diarrhea, drug-induced hepatitis, nausea.

GU: ↓sperm count, erectile dysfunction.

Endo: gynecomastia.

Hemat: AGRANULOCYTOSIS, APLASTIC ANEMIA, anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia.

Misc: hypersensivity reactions.

Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Drug-Drug:

Availability ⬆ ⬇

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

Renal Impairment

US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Axid, Axid AR

Action ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Effects:

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: antiulcer agents

Pharmacologic Classification: histamine h2 antagonists

Pharmacokinetics ⬆ ⬇

Absorption: 70–95% absorbed after oral administration.

Distribution: Enters breast milk and cerebrospinal fluid.

Metabolism/Excretion: 60% excreted unchanged by the kidneys; some hepatic metabolism; at least 1 metabolite has histamine blocking activity.

Half-life: 1.6 hr.

Time/Action Profile ⬆ ⬇

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
POunknownunknown8–12 hr

Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Pronunciation ⬆ ⬇

ni-ZA-ti-deen audio

Code ⬆

NDC Code*