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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Pepcid

Pepcid has 39 Side Effects total
18 are Life Threatening
1 Occur Most Frequently

Uses of Pepcid
 
Pepcid is also known by the generic name Famotidine


USES:
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach or intestines. It may be used to prevent intestinal ulcers from returning after treatment. This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat problems caused by too much acid (e.g., Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, erosive esophagitis) or a backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD).

Famotidine is known as an H2 histamine blocker. It works by reducing the amount of acid in your stomach. This helps heal and prevent ulcers and improves symptoms such as heartburn and stomach pain.

This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist.


Pepcid has 18 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pepcid
Critical Seriousness - Acquired Decrease of All Cells in the Blood - Pancytopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pepcid
Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pepcid
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pepcid
Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pepcid
Critical Seriousness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pepcid
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pepcid
Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pepcid
Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pepcid
Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Pneumonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pepcid
Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pepcid
Critical Seriousness - Mental Disturbance - Psychiatric Disturbance is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pepcid
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pepcid
Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pepcid
Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pepcid
Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pepcid
Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pepcid
Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Bile Flow Problems - Obstructive Hyperbilirubinemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pepcid

Pepcid has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Pepcid

Pepcid Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Pepcid has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):

Pepcid has interactions of serious seriousness with 33 drug(s).

Pepcid has interactions of moderate seriousness with 4 drug(s).

Pepcid has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Pepcid has 3 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Pepcid.

Pepcid Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications 

Gastric Cancer - Stomach Cancer is a contraindication of Pepcid.

Contraindication Warnings 

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Pepcid.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Pepcid.

Pepcid has 20 related brands and strengths:
 
Acid Controller 10 Mg Tab

Acid Controller 20 Mg Tab

Acid Reducer (Famotidine) 10 Mg Tab

Acid Reducer (Famotidine) 20 Mg Tab

Famotidine 10 Mg Tab

Famotidine 10 Mg/Ml Iv

Famotidine 20 Mg Chewable Tab

Famotidine 20 Mg Tab

Famotidine 40 Mg Tab

Famotidine 40 Mg/5 Ml Oral Susp

Heartburn Prevention 10 Mg Tab

Heartburn Prevention 20 Mg Tab

Heartburn Relief 10 Mg Tab

Heartburn Relief 20 Mg Tab

Pepcid 20 Mg Tab

Pepcid 40 Mg Tab

Pepcid 40 Mg/5 Ml Oral Susp

Pepcid Ac 10 Mg Tab

Pepcid Ac 20 Mg Chewable Tab

Pepcid Ac 20 Mg Tab

Pepcid - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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