Famotidine

Agent Name
Famotidine
Alternative Name
Pepcid
CAS Number
76824-35-6
Formula
C8-H15-N7-O2-S3
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
Amfamox; Pepcidine; N'-(Aminosulfonyl)-3-(((2-((diaminomethylene)amino)-4-thiazolyl)methyl)thio)propanimidamide; Pepcid PM; Pepcid; Famotidine; [ChemFinder]
Category
Pharmaceuticals
Comments
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in a nurse; [Kanerva, p. 1153] As an oral medication, famotidine is used to reduce acid secretion in the stomach. Many side effects have been reported after ingestion of therapeutic doses including, rarely, drug-induced hepatitis. [HSDB]
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: