Axid

What is it?

A preparation containing nizatidine (an H2 blocker) available in the form of capsules: pale, yellow/dark yellow, coded 3144 (150mg) and yellow/brown coded 3145 (300mg). AXID INJECTION contains 25mg nizatidine per ml.

Medical Uses

Duodenal and benign gastric ulcers and their prevention. Gastrooesophageal reflux disease.

Dosage

Adults, for duodenal and gastric ulcers, 300mg taken in the evening or 150mg morning and evening for 4-8 weeks. Prevention, 150mg in evening for up to one year. Adults, for gastrooesophageal reflux disease, 150mg300mg twice a day for up to 12 weeks. Axid injection, adults, dilute before use, 100mg by slow intravenous injection three times each day or 10mg per hour by intravenous infusion. Maximum 480mg per day.

Special Care

Patients with liver or kidney disease, pregnant or breast-feeding mothers.

Avoid Use

Children.

Possible Drug and Food Interactions

Salicylates.

Known Side Effects

Sweating, sleepiness, itchiness, headache, muscle and joint pain, jaundice, raised levels of liver enzymes, hepatitis, anaemia, pain at site of injection. Rarely, allergic responses.

Manufacturer

Lilly.