famotidine /famot″idēn/ , an oral and parenteral antiulcer drug; an H2-receptor antagonist. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is prescribed in treatment of duodenal ulcer and pathological hypersecretory conditions, and for stress-ulcer prophylaxis. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Famotidine should be used with caution in patients with impaired kidney function. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Among adverse effects reported are headache, dizziness, constipation, diarrhea, and temporary irritation of the injection site.
