Famotidine (Pepcid) Nursing Pharmacology Considerations

What is the Generic Name for Pepcid?

famotidine

What is the Trade Name for famotidine?

Pepcid

What are the Indications of Famotidine (Pepcid) Nursing Pharmacology Considerations?

short term treatment of active ulcer, GERD, treatment of heartburn, indigestion, management of
Zollinger Ellison syndrome, prevention of GI bleeding in critically ill patients, management of symptoms
associated with overuse of NSAIDs

What are the Actions of Famotidine (Pepcid) Nursing Pharmacology Considerations?

blocks action of histamine located in gastric parietal cells, inhibits gastric acid secretion

What is the Therapeutic Class of Famotidine (Pepcid) Nursing Pharmacology Considerations?

antiulcer agent

What is the Pharmacologic Class of Famotidine (Pepcid) Nursing Pharmacology Considerations?

Histamine H2 antagonist

What are the Nursing Considerations of Famotidine (Pepcid) Nursing Pharmacology Considerations?

  • may cause arrythmias, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemias
  • assess for abdominal pain and occult blood
  • monitor CBC
  • instruct pt to increase fluid and fiber intake to prevent constipation

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