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==Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES==
===ANTIHISTAMINES===

====Famotidine (PEPCID) / H2 Histamine blocker====
'''DESCRIPTION'''
* Famotidine inhibits histamine at H2 receptor site in the gastric parietal cell, which inhibits gastric acid secretion.
'''INDICATIONS'''
* [[Allergic Reaction Anaphylactic Shock|Hives; Allergic reaction]]; Short term treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers, management of GERD and erosive esophagitis.
'''CONTRAINDICATIONS'''
* Hypersensitivity to the medication
* Renal impairment
'''PRECAUTIONS'''
* Hepatic disease, renal disease, elderly
'''DOSAGE'''
* Currently supplied in 20mg/50 ml
* Adults: 20mg/ 50ml given at a wide open rate.
* Pediatrics- refer to the Handtevy System.

[[Category:Medication Guidelines|Pepcid]]

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