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Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds"
Generic NameFamotidine
Trade NamePepcid
IndicationShort term treatment of active ulcer, GERD, treatment of heartburn, indigestion, management of Zollinger Ellison syndrome, prevention of GI bleeding in critically ill patients, management of symptoms associated with overuse of NSAIDs
ActionBlocks action of histamine located in gastric parietal cells, inhibits gastric acid secretion
Therapeutic ClassAntiulcer agent
Pharmacologic ClassHistamine H2 antagonist
Nursing Considerations• May cause arrhythmias, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemias • Assess for abdominal pain and occult blood • Monitor CBC • Instruct pt to increase fluid and fiber intake to prevent constipation
By Jon Haws, RN CCRN Alumnus4.4
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Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds"
Generic NameFamotidine
Trade NamePepcid
IndicationShort term treatment of active ulcer, GERD, treatment of heartburn, indigestion, management of Zollinger Ellison syndrome, prevention of GI bleeding in critically ill patients, management of symptoms associated with overuse of NSAIDs
ActionBlocks action of histamine located in gastric parietal cells, inhibits gastric acid secretion
Therapeutic ClassAntiulcer agent
Pharmacologic ClassHistamine H2 antagonist
Nursing Considerations• May cause arrhythmias, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemias • Assess for abdominal pain and occult blood • Monitor CBC • Instruct pt to increase fluid and fiber intake to prevent constipation

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