[A propanimidamide and histamine H2-receptor antagonist with antacid activity. Famotidine is a competitive inhibitor of histamine H2-receptors located on the basolateral membrane of the parietal cell, thereby reducing basal and nocturnal gastric acid secretion, resulting in a reduction in gastric volume, acidity, and amount of gastric acid released in response to stimuli. ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0015620 - Organic Chemical
- Pharmacologic Substance
Relation/PAR: [GA301] HISTAMINE ANTAGONISTS
thiazole
[GA303] H.PYLORI AGENTS
Relation/CHD: FAMOTIDINE 0.4 MG/ML
FAMOTIDINE 10 MG
FAMOTIDINE 10 MG/ML
FAMOTIDINE 20 MG
FAMOTIDINE 40 MG/5ML
FAMOTIDINE 40 MG