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GENERIC NAME: NIZATIDINE - ORAL (nye-ZAT-ih-deen)
BRAND NAME(S): Axid
Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage
USES: Nizatadine blocks stomach acid secretions. It is used to treat and prevent ulcers, to treat a heartburn and stomach disorder known as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disorder), and to treat conditions associated with excess acid secretion.
HOW TO USE: This medication may be taken without regard to meals. Do not increase your dose, take this more often than prescribed or stop taking this without first consulting your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: Sleepiness, fatigue or sweating may occur. If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: rapid or pounding heartbeat, diarrhea, pale stools, mental confusion, easy bruising, vision changes. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: heartburn combined with lightheadedness or sweating or dizziness, chest pain or shoulder/jaw pain especially with shortness of breath, pain spreading to arms or neck or shoulders, unexplained weight loss, liver or kidney disease, other stomach problems (e.g., tumors), any allergies (including drug allergies). Smoking may cause intestinal problems (e.g., ulcer) to reoccur, hindering the effects of this medication. Elderly persons may be more sensitive to the effects of this medication. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this drug. Nizatidine is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
- Drug Interactions - Learn about potential drug interactions you may be exposed to. Drug interactions can occur with prescription drugs, OTC medication, vitamins, herbs, and supplements.
- Esophageal pH Monitoring - Esophageal pH monitoring is a procedure for measuring the reflux (regurgitation or backwash) of acid from the stomach into the esophagus. The Esophageal pH test is used to diagnose GERD.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD, Heartburn) - Learn about gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, acid reflux, heartburn) symptoms like heartburn, chest pain, regurgitation, and nausea. Causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention information is also included.
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