Ibuprofen/famotidine
Ibuprofen/famotidine, sold under the brand name Duexis, is a fixed-dose combination medication used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.[1] It contains ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and famotidine, a histamine H2-receptor antagonist.
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| Ibuprofen | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) |
| Famotidine | H2 antagonist |
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| Trade names | Duexis |
| Other names | HZT-501 |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Professional Drug Facts |
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| Routes of administration | By mouth |
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References
- "Duexis- ibuprofen and famotidine tablet, coated". DailyMed. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
Further reading
- Deeks ED (September 2013). "Fixed-dose ibuprofen/famotidine: a review of its use to reduce the risk of gastric and duodenal ulcers in patients requiring NSAID therapy". Clin Drug Investig. 33 (9): 689–97. doi:10.1007/s40261-013-0113-x. PMID 23881568. S2CID 24972423.
- Schiff M, Peura D (February 2012). "HZT-501 (Duexis; ibuprofen 800 mg/famotidine 26.6 mg) gastrointestinal protection in the treatment of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis". Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 6 (1): 25–35. doi:10.1586/egh.11.88. PMID 22149579. S2CID 46369253.
External links
- "Famotidine mixture with ibuprofen". Drug Information Portal. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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