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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.
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axid Ar
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.
Storage
- Store at room temperature (59 to 86 degrees F or 15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and moisture.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include difficulty breathing, fast heartbeat, tremors, vomiting, restlessness, weakness, fatigue, or dizziness.
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Acid Reducer Tablets by Axid AR |
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Axid (nizatidine) 15 mg/ml |
Axid (nizatidine) 150 mg |
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How To Use
- Axid Ar 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 Axid Ar, 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 Axid Ar, 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 Axid Ar.
- Elderly persons may be more sensitive to the effects of Axid Ar.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using Axid Ar.
- Nizatidine is excreted into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double-up the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medications you are taking, including: itraconazole, ketoconazole.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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