Famotidine - Med card PDF

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ST UDENT NAME _____________________________________ MEDICATION Famotidine __________________________________________________________________________

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agent CATEGORY CLASS anti-ulcer ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Inhibits the action of histamine at the H2 receptor site located primarily in gastric parietal cells.

Therapeutic Use Short term treatment of active duodenal ulcers. Treatment of heart burn, acid indigestion, sour stomach. Prevention.

Complications Confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, arrhythmias, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, neutropenia,

Medication Administration PO (oral suspensions, premixed infusion, tablets)As, IV.

Contraindications/Precautions Hypersensitivity. renal impairment. Nursing Interventions Assess for abdominal pain.

Interactions May decrease absorption of ketoconazole, itraconazole, atazanavir, gefitinib.

Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Decrease in abdominal pain, heartburn, acid indigestion, prevention of gastric irritation and bleeding.

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

Instruct patient to take medication as directed for the full course of therapy; advise patient that smoking interferes with the medication. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

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