A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. This compound belongs to the 2,4-disubstituted thiazoles. These are compounds containing a thiazole ring substituted at positions 2 and 4 only.
Famotidine
Description | |
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3-([2-(diaminomethyleneamino)thiazol- 4-yl]methylthio)- N'-sulfamoylpropanimidamide | |
76824-35-6 | |
C8H15N7O2S3 | |
ganor;mk208;Ifada;gaster;motiax;muclox;pepcid;pepdul;peptan;fibonel | |
For the treatment of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). |