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Histamine H 2-receptor Antagonists (Systemic)
Brand name(s): Axid
Description
Histamine H 2-receptor antagonists, also known as H 2-blockers, are used to treat duodenal ulcers and prevent their return. They are also used to treat gastric ulcers and for some conditions, such as Zollinger-Ellison disease, in which the stomach produces too much acid. In over-the-counter (OTC) strengths, these medicines are used to relieve and/or prevent heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach. H 2-blockers may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
H 2-blockers work by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach.
They are available in the following dosage forms:
- Cimetidine
- Oral solution (U.S. and Canada)
- Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
- Famotidine
- Oral suspension (U.S.)
- Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
- Chewable tablets (U.S. and Canada)
- Oral disintegrating tablets (U.S.)
- Nizatidine
- Capsules (U.S. and Canada)
- Tablets (U.S.)
- Ranitidine
- Syrup (U.S. and Canada)
- Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
- Effervescent tablets (U.S.)
- Cimetidine
- Injection (U.S. and Canada)
- Famotidine
- Injection (U.S. and Canada)
- Ranitidine
- Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Last Revised: 01/21/2005
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[ May 21, 2005, 07:00 PM: Message edited by: maryc64 ]
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