Nizatidine
General English name: Nizatidine
Application: Treatment of diseases caused by excessive production of acid in the stomach
Drug forms of nizatidine
Nizatidine Drug Information
Dosage and method of taking Nizatidine
Contraindications Nizatidine
Nizatidine use during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of nizatidine on driving and working with machines
Nizatidine drug interactions
Special warnings and precautions while taking Nizatidine
Side effects of the drug Nizatidine
Nizatidine overdose (drug poisoning)
Storage conditions of Nizatidine
Drug forms of nizatidine
Capsule
Nizatidine Drug Information
Nizatidine belongs to a group of drugs that reduce the production of acid by the cells lining the stomach. These drugs are called histamine H2 receptor antagonists. But they are commonly called H2 inhibitors. Nizatidine is useful for treating diseases caused by overproduction of stomach acid. These diseases include stomach ulcers, duodenal ulcers, gastric reflux and indigestion. Although nizatidine is effective in treating these diseases, in practice other therapies are preferred. Nizatidine is also used to treat stomach ulcers caused by NSAIDs.
Stomach acid is naturally produced for digestion. Too much acid can damage the lining of the stomach, resulting in inflammation, ulcers and other illnesses. Famotidine works by reducing the production of acid in the stomach. This mechanism reduces the symptoms of the disease and helps to improve the treatment process in the disease.
Dosage and method of taking Nizatidine
- Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with nizatidine. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
- The dose and amount of nizatidine varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised. There are different doses such as 150 and 300 mg of this drug that may be prescribed once (afternoon), twice a day (morning and evening).
- You can take nizatidine before or after meals to prevent indigestion.
- If you forget to take your daily dose of nizatidine at the right time, do not take the missed dose. You should not take two doses of the medicine together because of the missed dose.
Contraindications Nizatidine
- Pay attention to the expiration date of the drug Nizatidine and do not take it if the medicine in your hand has expired.
- Never give nizatidine to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
- Check for drug interactions with nizatidine, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Nizatidine use during pregnancy and lactation
You should not use the drug arbitrarily during pregnancy and lactation. Medications can have devastating effects on the fetus or on yourself.
The effect of nizatidine on driving and working with machines
Nizatidine may make you dizzy, so make sure you are alert before driving or operating machinery.
Nizatidine drug interactions
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Some medications require stomach acid to be properly absorbed by the body. Nizatidine reduces stomach acid, so it affects the performance of some drugs. Some of the drugs that are affected by this drug are: atazanavir (atazanavir), dasatinib (dasatinib), pazopanib (pazopanib), delavirdin, certain azole antifungals (itraconazole), ketoconazole (ketoconazole) (ketoconazole) )).
Nizatidine and other similar H2 blockers (such as famotidine, cimetidine, ranitidine) are also available over-the-counter, but do not take them together.
Nizatidine may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including some urine protein tests) and cause erroneous results. Make sure your lab staff and all your doctors know that you are taking this medicine.
Special warnings and precautions while taking Nizatidine
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking Nizatidine:
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding.
- If you have any liver or kidney problems.
- If you have any of these symptoms: difficulty swallowing, blood loss, weight loss or if you are sick (nausea).
- If you are currently taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a drug.
Side effects of the drug Nizatidine
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away after a short time of taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
Itchy skin, excessive sweating, feeling tired: See a doctor if these problems bother you.
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel may be due to the use of nizatidine.
Nizatidine overdose (drug poisoning)
Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
If you feel that someone has been poisoned and you have symptoms such as shortness of breath, fainting and weakness (fainting), call the emergency room immediately.
Storage conditions of Nizatidine
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.