Ibuprofen/famotidine explained
| Type: | combo |
| Component1: | Ibuprofen |
| Class1: | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) |
| Component2: | Famotidine |
| Class2: | H2 antagonist |
| Tradename: | Duexis |
| Dailymedid: | Ibuprofen and famotidine |
| Routes Of Administration: | By mouth |
| Atc Prefix: | M01 |
| Atc Suffix: | AE51 |
| Legal Us: | Rx-only |
| Legal Us Comment: | [1] |
| Cas Number: | 1011231-26-7 |
| Kegg: | D11575 |
| Synonyms: | HZT-501 |
Ibuprofen/famotidine, sold under the brand name Duexis, is a fixed-dose combination medication used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. It contains ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and famotidine, a histamine H2-receptor antagonist.
Ibuprofen/famotidine is available as a generic medication.[2]
Further reading
- Bello AE . Duexis (ibuprofen 800 mg, famotidine 26.6 mg): a new approach to gastroprotection for patients with chronic pain and inflammation who require treatment with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug . Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease . 4 . 5 . 327–39 . October 2012 . 23024710 . 3458616 . 10.1177/1759720X12444710 . free . doi .
- Deeks ED . Fixed-dose ibuprofen/famotidine: a review of its use to reduce the risk of gastric and duodenal ulcers in patients requiring NSAID therapy . Clin Drug Investig . 33 . 9 . 689–97 . September 2013 . 23881568 . 10.1007/s40261-013-0113-x . 24972423 .
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Duexis- ibuprofen and famotidine tablet, coated . DailyMed . 6 August 2021.
- Web site: Generic Duexis Availability . Drugs.com . 9 March 2023 . 17 March 2023.
