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Famotidine

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Famotidine Definition

A propanimidamide and histamine H2-receptor antagonist with antacid activity. As a competitive inhibitor of histamine H2-receptors located on the basolateral membrane of the parietal cell, famotidine reduces basal and nocturnal gastric acid secretion, resulting in a reduction in gastric volume, acidity, and amount of gastric acid released in response to various stimuli.

Famotidine Synonyms

Famotidine, FAMOTIDINE, Pepcid, Pepcid AC

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