Ibuprofen with famotidine
Drug Name(s): Duexis, generic
Class: NSAIDs
Type: Combined with H2 blocker
Used to relieve the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA), to decrease the risk of developing upper gastrointestinal ulcers in people taking ibuprofen for RA and OA.
Dosage
Form(s): capsule
One tablet (containing 800 mg ibuprofen and 26.6 mg famotidine) three times per day.
Special Instructions
Swallow whole. Do not cut, chew, crush, divide or dissolve.
Do not take with other prescription or over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Take at the same time every day. Take with food or an antacid.
Potential Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, pain or discomfort; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; gastrointestinal bleeding; headache; heartburn; high blood pressure; nausea or vomiting; peptic ulcer; swelling of feet; rash; ringing in the ears
Be Aware
- Using this drug with low-dose aspirin may interfere with aspirin’s ability to help prevent heart attacks.
- Before taking any type of NSAID, tell your doctor if you drink alcohol or take blood thinners (including warfarin), ACE inhibitors, lithium or furosemide. Also report any sensitivity or allergy to aspirin or similar drugs.
- All non-aspirin NSAIDs may cause an increased risk of serious blood clots, heart attack and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk increases with dose and duration of use. Patients who have or who are at risk for cardiovascular disease are at greater risk for these complications.
- NSAIDs increase the risk of serious gastroinestinal side effects, including bleeding, ulceration, and gastric or intestinal perforation, which can be fatal.
- Do not take NSAIDs late in pregnancy.
