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Medications›Famotidine

Famotidine

Famotidine is a H2 receptor blocker which is a kind of anti-ulcer drug (gastroenterology drug).
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Drug Class

H2 receptor blocker

BrandsPepcid

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Common

Heartburn
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Dizziness
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Constipation
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Visual changes
Rectal bleeding
Change in vision

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