Quick Details for Famotidine
Famotidine Product Name: Famotidine
Famotidine Synonyms: [amino-3-[[[2-[(diaminomethylene)amino]-4-thiazolyl]-methyl]thio]propylidene]s;3-(((2-((aminoiminomethyl)amino)-4-thiazolyl)methyl)thio)-n-(aminosulfonyl)p;3-(((2-((diaminomethylene)amino)-4-thiazolyl)methyl)thio)-n(sup2)-sulfamoylp;aminosulfonyl)-;dispronil;famodil;famosan;famoxal
Famotidine CAS: 76824-35-6
Famotidine MF: C8H15N7O2S3
Famotidine MW: 337.45
Famotidine Product Categories: Intermediates & Fine Famotidine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals;API's;Histamine receptor;Amines;Heterocycles;Sulfur & Selenium Compounds;LODINE;Other APIs
Melting point : 163-164°C
Famotidine Storage temp. : Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere
Famotidine Chemical Properties White Powder
Famotidine Usage Histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Antiulcerative.
Famotidine Usage antiinflammatory
Famotidine Usage For the treatment of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Famotidine Usage Use as an H2-antagonist. An anti-ulcer agent .
Famotidine Description
Famotidine, sold under the trade name Pepcid among others is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist that inhibits stomach acid production. It is commonly used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Unlike cimetidine, the first H2 antagonist, famotidine has no effect on the cytochrome P450 enzyme system, and does not appear to interact with other drugs.
Application:
Famotidine, sold under the trade name Pepcid among others is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist that inhibitsstomach acid production. It is commonly used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Relief of heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach
Treatment for gastric and duodenal ulcers
Treatment for pathologic gastrointestinal hypersecretory conditions such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome andmultiple endocrine adenomas
Treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Treatment for esophagitis
Part of a multidrug regimen for Helicobacter pylori eradication, although omeprazole may be somewhat more effective.
Prevention of NSAID-induced peptic ulcers.