Diclofenac (Systemic) and Famotidine Injection
Determining the interaction of Diclofenac (Systemic) and Famotidine Injection and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:H2 antagonists may alter the disposition of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), resulting in increased or decreased plasma concentrations. Data are varied, even for the same NSAID. The mechanism may be related to inhibition of metabolism, changes in gastric pH that decrease absorption, and/or reduced urinary elimination. Statistically significant changes have been small and of limited clinical significance. Clinical monitoring of patient response and tolerance is recommended.
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Generic Name: diclofenac
Brand name: Cambia, Cataflam, Voltaren-XR, Zipsor, Zorvolex, Voltaren, Dyloject, also Cambia
Synonyms: Diclofenac
Generic Name: famotidine
Brand name: Pepcid, Heartburn Relief, Pepcid AC, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength, Pepcid AC Chewable Tablets, Pepcid Oral Suspension
Synonyms: Famotidine
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
- Diclofenac (Systemic)-Famotidine Injection Solution
- Diclofenac (Systemic)-Famotidine Oral Suspension
- Diclofenac (Systemic)-Famotidine Tablets
- Diclofenac (Systemic)-Famotidine, Calcium Carbonate, and Magnesium Hydroxide
- Diclofenac (Systemic)-Famvir
- Diclofenac (Systemic)-Fanapt
- Famotidine Injection-Diclofenac and misoprostol
- Famotidine Injection-Diclofenac and Misoprostol Delayed Release
- Famotidine Injection-Diclofenac and Misoprostol Tablets
- Famotidine Injection-Diclofenac Capsules
- Famotidine Injection-Diclofenac Cream
- Famotidine Injection-Diclofenac Delayed-Release Tablets