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Brand: Axid, Tazac
Nizatidine is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist that inhibits stomach acid production. It is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. It also treats conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Nizatidine belongs to the class of drugs known as H2 blockers.
Used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines, and to treat conditions where the stomach produces too much acid.
Outcome:
Increased procainamide levels.
Mechanism:
Reduced renal clearance
Outcome:
Nizatidine may reduce ketoconazole absorption.
Mechanism:
Increased gastric pH
Outcome:
May slightly reduce nizatidine absorption.
Mechanism:
Altered gastric pH
Alternative H2 blockers or PPIs are likely to continue dominating the market for acid suppression.
Due to its withdrawal, there is a 0% likelihood of nizatidine returning to the market in its current form.
H2 Receptor Antagonist
Thiazole