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Although side effects due to the H2 receptor blockers are relatively rare and usually mild, a large number of adverse effects have been reported, in part because of the high use of these drugs.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoAlthough they are generally well tolerated, cimetidine may cause confusion in elderly patients, and has an antiandrogenic effect that may cause sexual dysfunction in males. Famotidine has been reported to cause headache in 4.7% of patients.
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∙ 13y agopatients with kidney or liver problems may require reduced doses in order to maintain safe blood levels of the drugs.
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What adverse reactions are possible with H2-receptor blockers?
Although the H2-receptor blockers are very safe drugs, they are capable of causing thrombocytopenia, a disorder in which there are too few platelets in the blood. This deficiency may cause bleeding problems,
What are the names of the most common H2 receptor blockers?
The most common H2-receptor blockers are cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (Pepcid), nizatidine (Axid), and ranitidine (Zantac).
What are the two types of gastric acid inhibitors?
There are two types of gastric acid inhibitors, H2-receptor blockers and proton pump inhibitors. H2-receptor blockers are a type of antihistamine.
What is the purpose of H2 blockers?
H2 blockers are mainly used as treatment for people with gastroesophageal diseases who have an excess of stomach acid. These blockers reduce the amount of stomach acid your body produces, making heartburn or acid reflux much less likely.
Is Zantac a barbiturate?
No it is not barbiturate it is related to H2 Blockers (for peptic Ulcer problem)
What are prescriptions for hypertension?
Usually, prescription medications for hypertension comes from different drug categories such as that of the Calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, H2 antagonist, Beta Blockers and so on.
What are the H-2 blockers besides cimetidine?
The three other H2 receptor blockers, famotidine (Pepcid, Pepcid AC), nizatidine (Axid), and ranitidine (Zantac), are similar in their uses.
What is the purpose of H-2 receptor blockers?
H2 receptor blockers are used to treat conditions associated with excess amounts of stomach acid, although in some cases they have been replaced by the proton pump inhibitors,
Why beta blockers are given first in pheochromocytoma?
They are not. Alpha blockers are given first because beta blockers without prior alpha blockade can cause a hypertensive crisis.
What is the mechanism of medication for somebody who is diagnosed with gastric ulcers and antihistamine drug was prescribed to him?
Histamine Type-2 Receptor Antagonists (H2 Blockers)
give me the details about GERD….can this be treated OTC?
You can use OTC treatments like H2 blockers, antacids, prokinetics, and proton pump inhibitors.
What reaction will this cause 2h2o 2na2naoh h2?
Na + H2O --> NaOH + H2
