NIZATIDINE

(ni ZA ti deen) Brand: Axid, Axid AR, Axid Pulvules

What is the most significant information I must know about nizatidine?

• You must not use this medicine if you are allergic to nizatidine or similar medications such as ranitidine (Zantac), cimetidine (Tagamet), or famotidine (Pepcid).

• Till taking nizatidine, speak your doctor if you have kidney or liver malady, or stomach cancer or another problems.

• Avoid taking cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac), or famotidine (Pepcid) while you are taking nizatidine, unless your doctor has told you to.

• Nizatidine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

• Nizatidine may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes changes in diet or lifestyle habits. Follow your doctor's instructions very closely.

• Heartburn is often confused with the first symptoms of a heart onslaught. Search abnormal medical attention if you have chest pain or hard feeling, pain spreading to the hand or shoulder, nausea, sweating, and a common ill feeling.

What is nizatidine?

• Nizatidine is in a group of drugs called histamine-2 blockers. Nizatidine works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces.

• Nizatidine is used to treat ulcers in the stomach and intestines. Nizatidine also treats heartburn and erosive esophagitis caused by gastroesophageal reflux malady (GERD), a condition in which acid backs up from the stomach into the esophagus.

• Nizatidine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking nizatidine?

• You must not use this medicine if you are allergic to nizatidine or similar medications such as ranitidine (Zantac), cimetidine (Tagamet), or famotidine (Pepcid).

• To create certain you can safely take nizatidine, speak your doctor if you have any of these another conditions:

· kidney disease;

· liver malady; or

· stomach cancer or another problems.

• FDA pregnancy category B. This medicine is not expected to be deleterious to an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

• Nizatidine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing child. You must not breast-feed while taking this medication.

• Do not give this medicine to a baby younger than 12 years old without the advice of a doctor.

How must I take nizatidine?

• Take exactly as predesigned by your doctor. Do not take in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

• Measure liquid medication with a particular dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

• Although most ulcers heal within 4 weeks of nizatidine treatment, it may take up to 8 to 12 weeks of using this medication till your ulcer heals. For excellent results, hold using the medicine as directed. Conversation with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 6 weeks of treatment.

• This medicine can reason unusual results with determined medical trials. Speak any doctor who treats you that you are using nizatidine.

• Nizatidine may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes changes in diet or lifestyle habits. Follow your doctor's instructions very closely.

• Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and easy. Throw away any unused nizatidine liquid that is older than 30 days.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

• Overdose symptoms may include blurred vision, watery eyes, drooling, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

What must I avoid' while taking nizatidine?

• Nizatidine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

• Avoid drinking alcohol. It can magnify the risk of hurt to your stomach.

• Avoid taking cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac), or famotidine (Pepcid) while you are taking nizatidine, unless your doctor has told you to.

What are the possible side effects of nizatidine?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Stop using nizatidine and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

· pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, rapid heart course, trouble concentrating;

· unusual bleeding, purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin;

· skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;

· fever, confusion; or

· jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

• Smaller serious side effects may include:

· headache, dizziness;

· mild rash;

· diarrhea; or

· runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, cough.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Speak your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect nizatidine?

• Speak your doctor about all another medications you use, especially aspirin.

• There may be another drugs that can interact with nizatidine. Speak your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about nizatidine.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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