Synonyms: Gaster® | MK-208 | Pepcid®
famotidine is an approved drug (FDA (1986))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Famotidine is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist. The drug is poorly soluble in the low pH of the stomach so suffers from poor bioavailability. Low dose (10-20 mg) famotidine is available over-the-counter in some countries. Marketing of a combination of famotidine with antacids magnesium hydroxide and calcium carbonate (Pepcidtwo®) has been officially discontinued in the UK (2015).
View more information in the IUPHAR Pharmacology Education Project: famotidine |
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References |
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The molecular receptive ranges of human TAS2R bitter taste receptors. Chem Senses, 35 (2): 157-70. [PMID:20022913] |