H2 blocker

GPTKB entity

Statements (26)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs histamine H2-receptor antagonist
gptkbp:approvedBy 1970s
gptkbp:category antacid
gastrointestinal agent
gptkbp:commonHealthIssues gptkb:famotidine
gptkb:ranitidine
gptkb:nizatidine
cimetidine
gptkbp:contraindication hypersensitivity to H2 blockers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label H2 blocker
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction blocks histamine H2 receptors in stomach parietal cells
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:proton_pump_inhibitors
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
intravenous
gptkbp:sideEffect diarrhea
constipation
dizziness
fatigue
headache
gptkbp:usedFor treating gastroesophageal reflux disease
treating Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
treating peptic ulcer disease
reducing stomach acid
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pepcid
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5