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Famotidine

Medical Definition: A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion.
Also Called: Famotidine Hydrochloride,MK-208,Pepcid,YM-11170
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 76824-35-6
Previously Indexed: Anti-Ulcer Agents (1977-1989),Histamine H2 Receptor Blockaders (1977-1989),Thiazoles (1966-1989)

Famotidine Medical Definitions and Terms

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