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Famocid 20 MG Injection
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Famocid 20 MG Injection

Manufactured bySun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsFamotidine
Description
Famocid 20 MG Injection is used to reduce the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It is used to treat stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and other acidity related disorders in hospitalized patients or who are unable to take oral forms of famotidine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Famocid 20 MG Injection

  • Diarrhea
  • Itching and skin rash
  • Weakness
  • Dizziness
  • Black or tarry stools
  • Fever
  • Muscle or joint pain
  • Constipation
  • Pain at the injection site
  • Headache
  • Difficulty in breathing

Uses of Famocid 20 MG Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Gastric and duodenal ulcers
  • Erosive Esophagitis
  • Gastroesophagal Reflux Disease
  • Hypersecretory Condition
  • Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of this medicine can be observed within 30 minutes of administration.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 10-12 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Famotidine, H2 antagonists, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
General warnings

Gastrointestinal bleeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe gastrointestinal bleeding since it may worsen the patient's condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be done under your doctor's supervision.

Central nervous system adverse effects

This medicine may cause central nervous system adverse effects such as agitation, confusion, hallucinations, seizures, disorientation, delirium, lethargy, etc., in some patients especially those with moderate to severe kidney impairment. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Missed Dose

Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Ketoconazole

Antidiabetic medicines

Atazanavir

Pazopanib

Levofloxacin

Disease interactions

Kidney Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney impairment due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine works by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

H2 antagonists

Schedule

Schedule H

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https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e3b13e23-122b-4bd4-95cf-b5a14b7afc05

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https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00927

Famotidine [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 21 May 2020]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Famotidine

Famotidine Injection: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2020 [cited 21 May 2020]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601142.html
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Information on this page was last updated on 21 May 2020

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