Famopsin Tablets Usage And Safety
Dosage
Famotidine
Side Effects
Headache ? Dizziness ? Diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, anorexia, dry mouth ? Fever, fatigue ? Irregular or rapid heart beat, palpitations ? Muscle pain, cramps, painful joints ? Hallucinations, confusion, agitation, depression, anxiety, inability to sleep, sleeplessness, tingling in the fingers or toes, decreased sex drive, fits ? Breathing difficulties caused by narrowing of the airways ? Ringing in the ears ? Taste disorders
Drug Interactions
Ketoconazole , itraconazole , Probenecid , sucralfate , warfarin, theophylline, phenytoin, diazepam, propranolol, aminopyrine and antipyrine. Indocyanine , atazanavir.
Indication
They are used for: ? Treat stomach and duodenal ulcer disease (also known as peptic ulcer) and stop ulcers coming back. ? Treat Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (rare condition caused by too much acid production in the stomach).
When not to Use
Do not take Famotidine if: ? You have an allergy to famotidine or to any of the ingredients listed. Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include, shortness of breath, swelling of the tongue or face, skin rash and itchiness.