Famotidine
Use attributes for filter ! | |
Molar mass | 337. 449 g/mol |
---|---|
Formula | C8H15N7O2S3 |
Trade name | Pepcid, others |
Excretion | Renal (25-30% unchanged) |
Metabolism | hepatic |
Elimination half-life | 2. 5–3. 5 hours |
Music groups | Ranitidine |
Omeprazole | |
Cimetidine | |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 2078333 |
About Famotidine
Famotidine, sold under the trade name Pepcid among others, is a 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.