FAMOT-40 40mg Injection 1 works by blocking histamine at a specific site in the stomach. This results in inhibition of acid secretion and lowered gastric acidity.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for FAMOT-40 40mg Injection 1

Diarrhea rare

Itching rare

Weakness rare

Dizziness rare

Black or tarry stools rare

Fever rare

Muscle or joint pain rare

Constipation

Headache

Difficulty in breathing rare

Uses of FAMOT-40 40mg Injection 1
What is it prescribed for?

Duodenal Ulcer
FAMOT-40 40mg Injection 1 is used in the treatment of ulcers in the small intestine.

Gastric Ulcer
FAMOT-40 40mg Injection 1 is used in the treatment of ulcers in the stomach.

Gastroesophagal Reflux Disease
FAMOT-40 40mg Injection 1 is used for the treatment of a condition where the acid produced in the stomach causes irritation in the food pipe.

Hypersecretory Condition
FAMOT-40 40mg Injection 1 is used to prevent and treat conditions where the amount of acid secreted in the stomach is abnormally high.

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
This medicine is used to treat a condition where an excessive amount of acid is produced in the stomach due to tumors in the small intestine.

Dyspepsia
This medicine relieves indigestion and sour stomach due to excess acid production in the stomach.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed in less than 1 hour after an oral dose and less than 30 minutes after an intravenous dose.

Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 10 to 12 hours.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is recommended in pregnant women only if benefits overweigh the risks.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is known to excreted through the breastmilk. It is recommended for breastfeeding women.

When not to use?

Allergy
Not recommended in patients with known allergy to FAMOT-40 40mg Injection 1 or other H2 antagonists.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is recommended in pregnant women only if benefits overweigh the risks.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is known to excreted through the breastmilk. It is recommended for breastfeeding women.

General Warnings

Gastrointestinal bleeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe gastrointestinal bleeding since it may worsen the patient’s condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be done under your doctor’s supervision.

Central nervous system adverse effects
This medicine may cause central nervous system adverse effects such as agitation, confusion, hallucinations, seizures, disorientation, delirium, lethargy, etc., in some patients especially those with moderate to severe kidney impairment. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Use of nicotine
The use of nicotine is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Antidiabetic medicines moderate

Ketoconazole moderate

Atazanavir severe

Pazopanib moderate

Levofloxacin moderate

Disease interactions

moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney impairment due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Lab interactions

General Instructions

Take FAMOT-40 40mg Injection 1 as instructed by your doctor. It should be taken before food at bedtime. Do not take in larger amounts than prescribed. Take this medicine at the same time every day.

Other details

To be taken before food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

References

practo.com –
Famotidine [Internet].
Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/famotidine-111-api
[cited 19 september 2019].
16 Nov 2017

dailymed.nlm.nih.gov –
Famotidine [Internet].
Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=98c6ddc9-8103-40b3-a145-ffbe3374ab6c
[cited 19 september 2019].
May 25, 2018