Approved Hospital Formulary
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famotidine
famotidine
Brand names: Pepcid
| Form | Strength |
|---|---|
| POWDER FOR RECONSTITUTION, ORAL | 40 mg/5 mL |
| SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS | 10 mg/mL; 20 mg/50 mL |
| TABLET, ORAL | 20 mg; 40 mg |
Last updated: Oct. 27, 2020
Famotidine is the H2 antagonist formulary agent of choice. See Therapeutic Interchange.
Intravenous (IV) orders will be automatically converted to enteral (PO) product for eligible patients. See Protocol 916.6007
For use in clinic for infusion reaction, see protocol 906.6606
Adults: Use in ICU Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis (SUP): See Protocol 900.6513
Pediatrics: Use for PICU Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis: See Protocol 916.6005
Renal dose adjustment protocol: See Protocol 900.6511