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Mylanta AR Brand names, Mylanta AR Analogs

Mylanta AR Brand Names Mixture

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Mylanta AR Chemical_Formula

C8H15N7O2S3

Mylanta AR RX_link

http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/famot.htm

Mylanta AR fda sheet

Mylanta_AR FDA

Mylanta AR msds (material safety sheet)

Mylanta_AR MSDS

Mylanta AR Synthesis Reference

H. Yasufumi et al.; U.S. Pat. 4,283,408 (1981)

Mylanta AR Molecular Weight

337.449 g/mol

Mylanta AR Melting Point

163-164 oC

Mylanta AR H2O Solubility

1.1 mg/mL

Mylanta AR State

Solid

Mylanta AR LogP

-0.726

Mylanta AR Dosage Forms

Oral tablets; Rapid disintergrating tablets; Suspension; Injectable solution

Mylanta AR Indication

For the treatment of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Mylanta AR Pharmacology

Famotidine, a competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist, is used to treat gastrointestinal disorders such as gastric or duodenal ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and pathological hypersecretory conditions. Famotidine inhibits many of the isoenzymes of the hepatic CYP450 enzyme system. Other actions of Famotidine include an increase in gastric bacterial flora such as nitrate-reducing organisms.

Mylanta AR Absorption

The bioavailability of oral doses is 40-45%.

Mylanta AR side effects and Toxicity

Intravenous, mouse: LD50 = 244.4mg/kg; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 4686 mg/kg. Symptoms of overdose include emesis, restlessness, pallor of mucous membranes or redness of mouth and ears, hypotension, tachycardia and collapse.

Mylanta AR Patient Information

Famotidine is used to treat stomach and duodenal (upper small intestine) ulcers;
hypersecretory (increased acid secretion) conditions; heartburn and gastroesophageal
reflux disease (stomach contents bubbling into the esophagus causing pain). Notify your
physician if you are pregnant or nursing. Famotidine may be taken with or without food.
Shake the oral suspension vigorously for 5-10 seconds before taking. Unused oral
suspension should be discarded after 30 days. Notify your physician if you develop black,
tarry stools or coffee-ground vomit.

Mylanta AR Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals