Synonyms: Axid® | LY-139037
nizatidine is an approved drug (FDA (1988))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Nizatidine is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist. It is structurally related to ranitidine but has a thiazole ring substitution in place of the furan ring in ranitidine. Nizatidine was the last new histamine H2 receptor antagonist to be approved prior to proton pump inhibitors reaching the clinic.
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Used to treat peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and gastroesophageal reflux disease. in January 2020 Mylan voluntarily recalled prescription nizatidine medications after excess levels of the hepatotoxic and carcinogenic chemical N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) were detected in the capsules. FDA authorisation for all ranitidine medications was withdrawn in April 2020 for the same reason. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
Nizatidine is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist which inhibits stomach acid production. |
External links ![]() |
For extended ADME data see the following: Electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) Drugs.com |