Famotidine
| 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 Definitions and Terms
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