- Price of nizatidine
- Indications of nizatidine
- How to use nizatidine
- Side effects of nizatidine
- Contraindications for nizatidine
Nizatidine is an anti-ulcer medication that inhibits the function of H2 receptors in the stomach, significantly reducing the production of gastric acid.
Nizatidine can be purchased from conventional pharmacies under the trade name of Axid, in the form of capsules with 150 mg of active ingredient.
Price of nizatidine
The price of nizatidine is approximately 50 reais, however the value may vary according to the place of purchase of the drug.
Indications of nizatidine
Nizatidine is indicated for the treatment of esophagitis, active duodenal ulcer and benign gastric ulcer.
How to use nizatidine
The use of nizatidine varies according to the problem to be treated, however, the general guidelines are:
- Gastric ulcer: 300 mg, 2 tablets, 1 time a day or 2 times, once in the morning and once at night; Ulcer prevention: 150 mg, 1 tablet, before bedtime; Reflux esophagitis: 150 to 300 mg, 1 or 2 tablets, 2 times a day for 12 weeks.
Side effects of nizatidine
The main side effects of nizatidine include headaches and dizziness.
Contraindications for nizatidine
Nizatidine is contraindicated for children, pregnant women and patients with malignant gastric disease or allergy to histamine H2 receptor antagonists.
