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axid Ar Nizatidine-Oral Axid (nizatidine) 15 mg/ml

axid Ar Nizatidine-Oral Axid (nizatidine) 150 mg

Prescription Drug Information, Side Effects & Interactions for axid Ar Nizatidine-Oral

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.

axid Ar Nizatidine-Oral Axid (nizatidine) 150 mg

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.