Famotidine

A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion.

Year introduced: 1990

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Tree Number(s): D02.886.675.215, D03.383.129.708.215

MeSH Unique ID: D015738

Registry Number: 5QZO15J2Z8

Entry Terms:

• Pepcid
• Famotidine Hydrochloride
• YM-11170
• YM11170
• YM 11170
• MK-208
• MK208
• MK 208

Previous Indexing:

• Anti-Ulcer Agents (1977-1989)
• Histamine H2 Receptor Blockaders (1977-1989)
• Thiazoles (1966-1989)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Anti-Ulcer Agents
• Histamine H2 Antagonists

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Thiazoles
Famotidine

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Azoles
Thiazoles
Famotidine