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  nizatidine - Digestion and Digestive-Related Information on MedicineNet.com
Nizatidine is useful in promoting healing of stomach and duodenal ulcers, and in reducing ulcer pain.
A beneficial symptom response to nizatidine does not preclude the presence of stomach cancer.
The dose of nizatidine is usually reduced in severe kidney failure to avoid excessive blood levels.
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  nizatidine - [Medication]
Nizatidine is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines.
Nizatidine is also used to treat conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid and conditions in which acid comes up into the esophagus and causes heartburn, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Nizatidine is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether nizatidine will harm an unborn baby.
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 Parkinsn's List Drug DataBase nizatidine / Axid
Nizatidine currently is indicated for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), shortterm and maintenance treatment of duodenal ulcer, and short-term treatment of active benign gastric ulcer.
Nizatidine was approved by the FDA in April 1988 and became the fourth HAantagonist available for use in the United States.
Nizatidine may aid in gastromucosal healing, and it may protect the mucosa from the irritant effects caused by aspirin and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents.
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 Axid - Axid Side Effects - Axid Information - Canada Pharmacy - Canada Drugs
Since nizatidine is primarily excreted in the urine, renal impairment significantly prolongs the half-life and decreases the clearance of nizatidine.
Hepatic Dysfunction: Nizatidine is partially metabolized in the liver; however, in patients with mild to moderate hepatic dysfunction, disposition of nizatidine is similar to that of normal subjects.
Nizatidine does not inhibit the cytochrome P450-linked drug-metabolizing enzyme system; therefore, drug interactions mediated by inhibition of hepatic metabolism are not expected to occur.
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 Nizatidine   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Nizatidine blocks the action of histamine (a compound produced in the body's cells), which in turn decreases the stomach's secretion of hydrochloric acid.
Nizatidine passes into breast milk and may pose harm to the child; avoid or discontinue use while nursing.
Nizatidine is not recommended for young patients, although it has not been shown to cause side effects or problems different from those in adults when used for short periods of time.
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 American Family Physician: Nizatidine for prevention of postprandial heartburn - Tips from Other Journals
In the nizatidine groups, 14.4 percent of the subjects receiving the 225-mg dose and 14.9 percent of those receiving the 75-mg dose had complete prevention of heartburn.
In those subjects whose heartburn was not completely prevented, all dosages of nizatidine were equally superior to placebo in reducing the average severity and peak severity of heartburn.
The authors conclude that the 75-mg and 225-mg dosages of nizatidine are effective in preventing postprandial heartburn, despite the fact that these dosages are lower than that available in the prescription formulation.
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 Nizatidine - Patient UK
Nizatidine is used to treat certain conditions caused by too much acid being produced in the stomach, such as stomach ulcers (gastric ulcers), ulcers of the upper part of the intestine (duodenal ulcers), reflux oesophagitis (acid reflux or heartburn) and Zollinger-Ellison disease.
Nizatidine can also be used to treat irritation and ulceration of the stomach caused by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Nizatidine works by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach, relieving pain and helping to repair the damage.
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 ICSR: Axid (Nizatidine) Cuts Weight Gain During Zyprexa (Olanzapine) Treatment For Schizophrenia   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Nizatidine, which is used to treat stomach and intestinal ulcers, was found to be safe and well-tolerated when used in combination with Zyprexa and did not significantly affect Zyprexa's efficacy.
Nizatidine is indicated for the treatment of stomach and intestinal ulcers.
Nizatidine was found to be generally safe and well-tolerated in clinical trials.
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 Single-dose pharmacokinetics of nizatidine (Axid) in children -- Abdel-Rahman et al. 42 (10): 1089 -- The Journal of ...
The pharmacokinetics of nizatidine following a single 5.0 mg/kg oral dose given as an extemporaneous liquid formulation in apple juice was examined in 12 healthy children (8.0 +/- 2.4 years, 30.7 +/- 8.4 kg).
Nizatidine and N-desmethylnizatidine were quantitated by HPLC/MS from five post dose blood samples taken over a 12-hour period.
The apparent terminal elimination rate constant for nizatidine in the pediatric subjects (0.58 +/- 0.8h(-1)) was virtually identical to that (0.54 +/- 0.13 h(-1)) previously reported from adult studies.
www.jclinpharm.org /cgi/content/abstract/42/10/1089   (186 words)

  
 University of Miami School of Medicine - Glossary - nizatidine
Nizatidine is useful in promoting healing of stomach and duodenal ulcers, and in reducing ulcer pain.
Nizatidine has been effective in preventing ulcer recurrence when given in low doses for prolonged periods of time.
The dose of nizatidine is usually reduced in severe kidney failure to avoid excessive blood levels.
www.med.miami.edu /glossary/art.asp?ArticleKey=702   (276 words)

  
 Nizatidine (Axid)   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Nizatidine decreases the amount of acid produced by the stomach.
Nizatidine is taken by mouth and is available in 150-mg capsules.
If you are taking one dose every day, it is best to take nizatidine in the evening.
www.sti.upmc.edu /Medications/AntiUlcer/Nizatidine.htm   (249 words)

  
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Nizatidine, neostigmine, carbachol or famotidine was administered i.v.
This nizatidine action was observed at the same dose range that inhibited acid secretion and enhanced gastric motility, mimicked by i.v.
Duodenal damage induced by acid perfusion (100mM HCl for 4h) in the presence of indomethacin was significantly prevented by nizatidine and neostigmine, at the doses that increased the HCO(3)(-)secretion.
www.doaj.org /abstract?id=91902&toc=y   (278 words)

  
 Nizatidine Health Web Links   (Site not responding. Last check: )
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 Nizatidine
Axid®, Axid® AR Nizatidine is a member of the H-2 blocker (histamine blocker) family of drugs that prevents the release of acid into the stomach.
Nizatidine is used to treat stomach and duodenal ulcers and reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus.
Nizatidine is available as the prescription drug and as a nonprescription product for relief of heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach.
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 Nizatidine Enhances the Gastrocolonic Response and the Colonic Peristaltic Reflex in Humans -- Sun et al. 299 (1): 159 ...
Nizatidine, but not famotidine, evoked a larger decrease in the proximal recording bag volume (indicating enhanced colonic contractions) in response to colonic distension at 60 and 90 ml.
Nizatidine, but not famotidine, evoked a larger decrease in the distal recording bag volume (indicating enhanced colonic motility) in response to colonic distension at 30, 60, and 90 ml.
Zarling E (1999) Prokinetic activity of nizatidine: implication for the management of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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 Buy Axid (Nizatidine) Online Without Prescription Needed
Nizatidine is used to treat and prevent the recurrence of ulcers and to treat other conditions where the stomach makes too much acid.
Nizatidine also is used to treat or prevent occasional heartburn, acid indigestion, or sour stomach.
Nizatidine is available with and without a prescription.
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 Arch Intern Med -- Abstract: A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the effectiveness and safety of nizatidine in ...
Arch Intern Med -- Abstract: A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the effectiveness and safety of nizatidine in the prevention of postprandial heartburn, July 28, 1997, Spiegel et al.
nizatidine at 225 mg (n = 104), 75 mg (n = 101), or 25 mg (n = 105), or
nizatidine, 25 mg, in 7 subjects (7%) were not distinguishable from
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 MedlinePlus Drug Information: Nizatidine
Nizatidine is used to treat and prevent the recurrence of ulcers and to treat other conditions where the stomach makes too much acid.
Nizatidine also is used to treat or prevent occasional heartburn, acid indigestion, or sour stomach.
Nizatidine is available with and without a prescription.
www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a694030.html   (543 words)

  
 Nizatidine, Axid, Axid AR
Nizatidine is a member of the H-2 blocker (histamine blocker) family of drugs that prevents the release of acid into the stomach.
Nizatidine is available as the prescription drug and as a nonprescription product for relief of heartburn, acid
Nizatidine as maintenance therapy of duodenal ulcer disease in remission.
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 NIZATIDINE - Medicomm Drugs Reference Center   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Why it is prescribed: Nizatidine decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
When it is to be taken: Nizatidine is usually taken once a day at bedtime or twice a day.
Before taking nizatidine, tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking and if you have kidney or liver disease.
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 Patient Education - Drugs - nizatidine
Nizatidine is ranked C. Always consult your physician before taking any drug during or when planning pregnancy.
The use of nizatidine on a regular basis for 4 to 6 weeks will usually determine its effectiveness in healing active peptic ulcer disease.
However, nizatidine can still be very useful in just plain hyperacidity and especially in reflux of acid into the esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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 Research and Reports
Both cimetidine and nizatidine (Axid, Lilly) are eliminated by a combination of hepatic and renal routes; additionally, nizatidine has an active metabolite eliminated primarily via the kidneys.
However, when nizatidine was prescribed according to the manufacturer's dosing recommendation, the estimated total monthly cost of was $1,053, a savings of $1,117.
Thus, the cost difference between nizatidine and cimetidine dosed according to a resident's creatinine clearance was of no substantial economic consequence.
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 Nizatidine
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 Nizatidine (generic) - PharmacyGrabber: Buy Nizatidine online.   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Nizatidine is usefulin promoting healing of stomach and duodenal ulcers, and in reducing ulcerpain.
Nizatidine has been effective in preventing ulcer recurrence whengiven in low doses for prolonged periods of time.
A beneficial symptomresponse to nizatidine does not preclude the presence of stomach cancer.The dose of nizatidine is usually reduced in severe kidney failure toavoid excessive blood levels.
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 Nizatidine, an H2-blocker. Its metabolism and disposition in man -- Knadler et al. 14 (2): 175 -- Drug Metabolism and ...
nizatidine became bound to plasma proteins in vitro, particularly to
Nizatidine accounted for about 65% of the urinary radioactivity.
Nizatidine sulfoxide also may be a minor metabolite of nizatidine.
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 NIZATIDINE (By mouth)   (Site not responding. Last check: )
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to nizatidine or to related medicines such as Tagamet®, Zantac®, or Pepcid®.
You should not use nizatidine within 2 hours before or after taking ketoconazole (an antifungal drug).
Nizatidine may not work as well if you smoke.
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 Gastric fluid volume and pH after nizatidine in adults undergoing elective surgery: influence of timing and dose -- ...
06:30 (150/0); placebo at 21:00 and nizatidine 150 mg at 06:30 (0/150);
nizatidine 150 mg at 21:00 and 06:30 (150/150); nizatidine 300 mg at 21:00
and placebo at 06:30 (300/0); placebo at 21:00 and nizatidine 300 mg at
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 Nizatidine
This medicine is used for the treatment of ulcers in the stomach and small intestine (active treatment and prevention), and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
The over-the-counter tablet is used for the prevention of meal-induced heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach.
Nizatidine inhibits stomach acid secretion allowing healing to occur in the area of ulceration or damage by the acid.
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 Nizatidine
Antifungal agents (imidazole): Nizatidine may decrease the absorption of itraconazole or ketoconazole.
In healthy volunteers, nizatidine suppresses gastric acid secretion induced by pentagastrin infusion or food.
Mikawa K, Nishina K, Maekawa N, et al, "Effects of Oral Nizatidine on Preoperative Gastric Fluid pH and Volume in Children," Br J Anaesth, 1994, 73(5):600-4.
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 Nizatidine. a Preliminary Review of Its Pharmacodynamic and Pharmacokinetic Properties, and Its Therapeutic Use in ...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Nizatidine is an H2-receptor antagonist which in animal studies was more active on a weight-for-weight basis than cimetidine in inhibiting basal and stimulated gastric acid secretion.
Similarly, studies in humans have confirmed that nizatidine is a potent inhibitor of basal, nocturnal and stimulated gastric acid secretion.
When used prophylactically a single 150 mg dose of nizatidine at night produces a decrease in the incidence of ulcer recurrence compared with placebo, and a similar rate of decrease to that achieved with ranitidine 150 mg.
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