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Nizatidine Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Nizatidine 150mg; caps.
Pharmacological Class
H2 blocker.
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How Supplied
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Manufacturer
Nizatidine Indications
Indications
Active duodenal ulcer. Maintenance of healed duodenal ulcer. Benign gastric ulcer. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): including heartburn and erosive and ulcerative esophagitis.
Nizatidine Dosage and Administration
Adult
Active duodenal or benign gastric ulcer: 300mg daily at bedtime or 150mg twice daily, both for up to 8 weeks. Maintenance: 150mg daily at bedtime. GERD: 150mg twice daily for up to 12 weeks. Renal impairment (CrCl ≤50mL/min): reduce dose (see full labeling).
Children
<12yrs: not established. Use oral soln. Erosive esophagitis, GERD (≥12yrs): 150mg twice daily for up to 8 weeks; max 300mg/day. Renal impairment (CrCl ≤50mL/min): reduce dose (see full labeling).
Nizatidine Contraindications
Not Applicable
Nizatidine Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Nizatidine Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Rule out malignant gastric ulceration. Renal impairment. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Nizatidine Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Nizatidine Interactions
Interactions
May elevate serum salicylate levels in high-dose aspirin patients.
Nizatidine Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Headache, anemia, diarrhea, dizziness, sweating, rhinitis, urticaria.
Nizatidine Clinical Trials
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Nizatidine Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Axid.
Nizatidine Patient Counseling
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