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Brand Name :
APO-Nizatidine, Axid, DOM-Nizatidine, PMS-Nizatidine
Synonyms :
nizatidine
Class :
Drugs for peptic ulcer & H2 receptor blockers
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Capsule, Oral:
150 mg
300 mg
Solution, Oral:
15 mg/ml (480ml)
150
mg
orally
twice a day
The duration of the therapy depends on symptoms
Dose Adjustments
CrCl > 50 ml/minute: No dosage adjustment provided
CrCl 20 to 50 ml/minute: 150 mg orally once a day
CrCl <20 ml/minute: 150 mg orally every other day, for maintenance dose 150 mg once every 3 days
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Capsule, Oral:
150 mg
300 mg
Solution, Oral:
15 mg/ml (480ml)
may decrease the serum concentration
may diminish the serum concentration
l-methylfolate-pyridoxal 5′-phosphate-methylcobalamine
may decrease the serum concentration of multivitamins
may decrease the serum concentration of minerals
may decrease the serum concentration of minerals
may decrease the serum concentration of minerals
may decrease the serum concentration of minerals
may decrease the serum concentration of minerals
may decrease the serum concentration of minerals
When bacampicillin is combined with nizatidine, bacampicillin absorption and blood levels decrease by stomach acid reduction.
Frequency defined:
>10%:
Headache
1%-10%
Anxiety
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Insomnia
Irritability
Nervousness
Skin rash
Fever
Cough
Nasal congestion
Diarrhea
Constipation
Flatulence
Vomiting
Pruritis
Skin rash
<1%:
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
Bronchospasm
Confusion
Eosinophilia
Dermatitis
Jaundice
Vasculitis
Ventricular tachycardia
Pregnancy consideration: based on animal studies, it shows no harm in animal reproduction studies.
Lactation: 0.1% of nizatidine can be excreted in breast milk. Avoid use during lactation and risk of exposure to the infants.
Pregnancy category:
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: Nizatidine
Pronounced: nee-za-ti-dine
Why do we use nizatidine?
Nizatidine is an H2 receptor blocker analog. It is used to treat heartburn, acid reflux, and peptic ulcers.