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Famotidine
Pepcid ®
Usual
Dosing (Adults)
20mg po/IV q12h or 40mg qhs.
Renal
Dosing
[>50 ml/min]: No changes
[0-49]: decrease dose by 50% (e.g. 10mg q12h or 20mg qhs) or extend interval to
q36-48h (to limit potential CNS adverse effects).
Hemodialysis
Decrease dose by 50% (e.g. 10mg q12h or 20mg qhs) or extend interval to q36-48h. Give dosage after dialysis on dialysis days.
