Mechanism of Action of Pepcid (Famotidine)
Introduction Pepcid is the brand name for famotidine, a histamine H2 receptor antagonist used to reduce gastric acid secretion. It is commonly used in conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and dyspepsia. Famotidine works by blocking histamine-mediated stimulation of acid secretion in gastric parietal cells. Mechanism of Action (Step-wise) A key … Read more