H2 Receptor antagonists

Definition:
Poisoning from an H2 receptor antagonist.

Alternative Names:
Cimetidine; Tagamet; Ranitidine; Zantac; Famotidine, Pepcid; Nizatidine; Axid

Poisonous Ingredient:
any of the following
  • cimetidine
  • ranitidine
  • famotidine
  • nizatidine
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Where Found:
  • cimetidine (Tagamet)
  • ranitidine (Zantac)
  • famotidine (Pepcid)
  • nizatidine (Axid)
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.


Review Date: 1/2/2002
Reviewed By: Victoria Kennedy, RN, A.D.A.M. editorial.

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