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Famotidine: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n

$\"Famotidine:$ <\/p>\n\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Histamine (H2) receptor antagonist<\/strong> inhibiting gastric acid secretion induced by histamine.<\/li>\n
It is significantly more efficacious than cimetidine<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
Its oral bioavailability is only 37%.<\/li>\n
It has no antiemetic properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Uses of Famotidine<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers<\/strong>, idiopathic, uraemic, or drug-induced erosive gastritis<\/strong>, oesophagitis, and hypersecretory conditions<\/strong> secondary to gastrinoma<\/strong>, mast cell neoplasia, or short bowel syndrome.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Dose of Famotidine in Dogs and Cats<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Dogs, Cats:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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All uses:<\/strong> 0.5\u20131.0 mg\/kg p.o. q12\u201324h.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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