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It is used for its neuro-protective effects since it is shown to decrease the risk of cerebral palsy in infants. [41] Absolute contraindication: myasthenia gravis. [42] Use as a tocolytic agent may result in death of the fetus or infant. [40] Flushing, lethargy, headache, muscle weakness, diplopia, dry mouth, pulmonary edema, cardiac arrest [42]
Famotidine, sold under the brand name Pepcid among others, is a histamine H 2 receptor antagonist medication that decreases stomach acid production. [4] It is used to treat peptic ulcer disease , gastroesophageal reflux disease , and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome . [ 4 ]
People who suffer from infrequent heartburn may take either antacids or H 2 receptor antagonists for treatment. The H 2 antagonists offer several advantages over antacids, including longer duration of action (6–10 hours vs 1–2 hours for antacids), greater efficacy, and ability to be used prophylactically before meals to reduce the chance of ...
Toddlers are known for getting sick—and coughing comes with the territory. Here are the most common causes of toddler cough, the best treatment options, and when to call the doctor.
In infants, acid suppression therapy is frequently prescribed to treat symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux in otherwise healthy infants (that is: without gastroesophageal reflux disease). A study from 2019 showed that PPI use alone and together with histamine H2-receptor antagonists was associated with an increased bone fracture hazard, which ...
Ibuprofen/famotidine, sold under the brand name Duexis, is a fixed-dose combination medication used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. [1] It contains ibuprofen , a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and famotidine, a histamine H2-receptor antagonist .
The GI cocktail is a mixture of a viscous anesthetic, an antacid, and an anticholinergic. [1] [2] Common viscous anesthetics use are viscous lidocaine or xylocaine.Common antacids used are magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, or simethicone (more commonly known as Mylanta or Maalox). [3]
Repeat this administration regimen for as long as the signs and symptoms of dehydration continue. [48] It is important to take measures early on to maintain hydration. Along with ORT, WHO recommends a 10-14 day course of 20 mg zinc tablet supplementation, stating it will shorten the length of diarrhea and potentially improving harmful outcomes. [2]