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Is Famotidine A Proton Pump Inhibitor?
I have been told that prilosec causes kidney damage. I have Gurd and have taken Prilosec for several years. Now, I have been told to take ranidine, which DOESN’T WORK ! Pepcid does, but I am concerned that, Famotidine is also a proton pump medication. Is it?
Tue, 10 Apr 2018
Hello,
No, Famotidine is not a proton pump inhibitor; it is like Ranitidine, an H2 receptor blocker.
Proton pump inhibitors are Omeprazole, Lansoprazole, Rabeprazole and Pantoprazole. They are well tolerated drugs and have fewer side effects.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
No, Famotidine is not a proton pump inhibitor; it is like Ranitidine, an H2 receptor blocker.
Proton pump inhibitors are Omeprazole, Lansoprazole, Rabeprazole and Pantoprazole. They are well tolerated drugs and have fewer side effects.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
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