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  • Critical Illness
  • Famotidine
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux
  • Histamine
  • Stomach Ulcer

Famotidine

Famotidine is a histamine-2 (H2) receptor antagonist that reduces gastric acid secretion and is used to treat gastrointestinal conditions associated with excess acid production. The drug is available both by prescription and over the counter (OTC). Prescription indications for famotidine, as approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), include the treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease in adults and children, and pathological hypersecretory conditions in adults. OTC formulations are approved for the prevention and treatment of heartburn associated with GERD in both adult and pediatric populations. Off-label uses of famotidine include treatment of refractory urticaria, stress ulcer prophylaxis in critically ill patients, and symptomatic relief of gastritis. This activity outlines the indications, mechanisms of action, administration methods, significant adverse effects, contraindications, monitoring recommendations, and toxicity of famotidine. This activity also emphasizes the coordination and collaboration among interprofessional healthcare providers to individualize therapy and optimize patient outcomes.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 9 specialties.

Pricing

Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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