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IBUPROFEN AND FAMOTIDINE is a brand name for Ibuprofen. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ibuprofen and famotidine tablet, a combination of the NSAID ibuprofen and the histamine H 2 -receptor antagonist famotidine, is indicated for the relief of signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis and to decrease the risk of developing upper gastrointestinal ulcers, which…
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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of ibuprofen and famotidine tablets and other treatment options before deciding to use ibuprofen and famotidine tablets. Use ibuprofen at the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals [see Warnings and Precautions (5)] .
6 mg is a single tablet administered orally three times per day. Ibuprofen and famotidine tablets should be swallowed whole, and should not be cut to supply a lower dose. Do not chew, divide, or crush tablets. Patients should be instructed that if a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon possible.
However, if the next scheduled dose is due, the patient should not take the missed dose, and should be instructed to take the next dose on time. Patients should be instructed not to take 2 doses at one time to make up for a missed dose.
Do not substitute ibuprofen and famotidine tablet with the single-ingredient products of ibuprofen and famotidine. One ibuprofen and famotidine tablet administered orally three times per day. (2) Use ibuprofen at the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals.
(2) Do not substitute Ibuprofen and famotidine tablet with the single-ingredient products of ibuprofen and famotidine. (2)
7)] Anaphylactic Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5. 19)] Most common adverse reactions (≥1% and greater than ibuprofen alone) are nausea, diarrhea, constipation, upper abdominal pain, and headache. 1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
The safety of ibuprofen and famotidine tablet was evaluated in 1022 patients in controlled clinical studies, including 508 patients treated for at least 6 months and 107 patients treated for approximately 1 year. Patients treated with ibuprofen and famotidine tablet ranged in age from 39 to 80 years (median age 55 years), with 67% female, 79% Caucasian, 18% African-American, and 3% other races.
Two randomized, active-controlled clinical studies (Study 301 and Study 303) were conducted for the reduction of the risk of development of ibuprofen-associated, upper gastrointestinal ulcers in patients who required use of ibuprofen, which included 1022 patients on ibuprofen and famotidine tablet and 511 patients on ibuprofen alone.
Approximately 15% of patients were on low-dose aspirin. Patients were assigned randomly, in a 2:1 ratio, to treatment with either ibuprofen and famotidine tablet or ibuprofen 800 mg three times a day for 24 consecutive weeks. Three serious cases of acute renal failure were observed in patients treated with ibuprofen and famotidine tablet in the two controlled clinical trials.
All three patients recovered to baseline levels after discontinuation of ibuprofen and famotidine tablet. Additionally, increases in serum creatinine were observed in both treatment arms in the two clinical studies. Many of these patients were taking concomitant diuretics and/or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, or angiotensin receptor blockers.
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Hepatotoxicity : Inform patients of warning signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity. Discontinue if abnormal liver tests persist or worsen or if clinical signs and symptoms of liver disease develop. 4) • Hypertension : Patients taking some antihypertensive medications may have impaired response to these therapies when taking NSAIDs.
Monitor blood pressure. 5, 7) • Heart Failure and Edema : Avoid use of ibuprofen and famotidine tablets in patients with severe heart failure unless benefits are expected to outweigh risk of worsening heart failure. 6) • Active Bleeding : Active and clinically significant bleeding from any source can occur; discontinue ibuprofen and famotidine tablet if active bleeding occurs.
3) • Renal Toxicity : Monitor renal function in patients with renal or hepatic impairment, heart failure, dehydration, or hypovolemia. Avoid use of ibuprofen and famotidine tablet in patients with advanced renal disease unless benefits are expected to outweigh risk of worsening renal function.
7) • Anaphylactic Reactions : Seek emergency help if an anaphylactic reaction occurs. 8) • Exacerbation of Asthma Related to Aspirin Sensitivity : Ibuprofen and famotidine tablet is contraindicated in patients with aspirin-sensitive asthma.
Monitor patients with preexisting asthma (without aspirin-sensitivity). 11). 12). • Fetal Toxicity : Limit use of NSAIDs, including ibuprofen and famotidine tablet, between about 20 to 30 weeks in pregnancy due to the risk of oligohydramnios/fetal renal dysfunction.
1) • Hematologic Toxicity : Monitor hemoglobin or hematocrit in patient with any signs or symptoms of anemia. 1 Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events Clinical trials of several COX-2 selective and nonselective NSAIDs of up to three years duration have shown an increased risk of serious cardiovascular (CV) thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction (MI), and stroke, which can be fatal.
11)] . History of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. 10)] . 1)] . Ibuprofen and famotidine tablet should not be administered to patients with a history of hypersensitivity to other H 2 -receptor antagonists.
Cross sensitivity with other H 2 -receptor antagonists has been observed. Known hypersensitivity to ibuprofen or famotidine or any components of the drug product. (4) History of asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs.
(4) In the setting of CABG surgery. (4) Known hypersensitivity to other H 2 -receptor antagonists. (4)
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There were patients with a normal baseline serum creatinine level who developed abnormal values in the controlled trials as presented in Table 1. Most Commonly Reported Adverse Reactions The most common adverse reactions (≥2%), from pooled data from the two controlled studies are presented in Table 2.
In controlled clinical studies, the discontinuation rate due to adverse events for patients receiving ibuprofen and famotidine tablet and ibuprofen alone were similar. 9%). There were no differences in types of related adverse reactions seen during maintenance treatment up to 12 months compared to short-term treatment.
2 Postmarketing Experience Ibuprofen The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of ibuprofen. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.
These reports are listed below by body system:
Cardiac disorders: myocardial infarction Gastro intestinal disorders: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain General disorders and administration site conditions: pyrexia, pain, fatigue, asthenia, chest pain, drug ineffective, edema peripheral Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders: arthralgia Nervous system disorders: headache, dizziness Psychiatric disorders: depression, anxiety Renal and urinary disorders: renal failure acute Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders: dyspnea Vascular disorders: hypertension Famotidine The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of famotidine.
Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.
These reports are listed below by body system:
Blood and lymphatic system disorders: anemia, thrombocytopenia Gastrointestinal disorders: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain General disorders and administration site conditions: pyrexia, condition aggravated, asthenia, drug ineffective, chest pain, fatigue, pain, edema peripheral Hepatobiliary disorders: hepatic function abnormal Infections and infestations: pneumonia, sepsis Investigations: platelet count decreased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, alanine aminotransferase increased, hemoglobin decreased Metabolism and nutrition disorders: decreased appetite Nervous system disorders: dizziness, headache Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders: dyspnea Vascular disorders: hypotension
Based on available data, it is unclear that the risk for CV thrombotic events is similar for all NSAIDS. The relative increase in serious CV thrombotic events over baseline conferred by NSAID use appears to be similar in those with and without known CV disease or risk factors for CV disease.
However, patients with known CV disease or risk factors had a higher absolute incidence of excess serious CV thrombotic events, due to their increased baseline rate. Some observational studies found that this increased risk of serious CV thrombotic events began as early as the first weeks of treatment.
The increase in CV thrombotic risk has been observed most consistently at higher doses. To minimize the potential risk for an adverse CV event in NSAID-treated patients, use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible.
Physicians and patients should remain alert for the development of such events, throughout the entire treatment course, even in the absence of previous CV symptoms. Patients should be informed about the symptoms of serious CV events and the steps to take if they occur.
There is no consistent evidence that concurrent use of aspirin mitigates the increased risk of serious CV thrombotic events associated with NSAID use. 2)] . Status Post Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery Two large, controlled, clinical trials of a COX-2 selective NSAID for the treatment of pain in the first 10–14 days following CABG surgery found an increased incidence of myocardial infarction and stroke.
NSAIDs are contraindicated in the setting of CABG [see Contraindications (4)] . Post-MI Patients Observational studies conducted in the Danish National Registry have demonstrated that patients treated with NSAIDs in the post-MI period were at increased risk of reinfarction, CV-related death, and all-cause mortality beginning in the first week of treatment.
In this same cohort, the incidence of death in the first year post-MI was 20 per 100 person years in NSAID-treated patients compared to 12 per 100 person years in non-NSAID exposed patients. Although the absolute rate of death declined somewhat after the first year post-MI, the increased relative risk of death in NSAID users persisted over at least the next four years of follow-up.
Avoid the use of ibuprofen and famotidine tablet in patients with a recent MI unless the benefits are expected to outweigh the risk of recurrent CV thrombotic events. If ibuprofen and famotidine tablet is used in patients with a recent MI, monitor patients for signs of cardiac ischemia.
2 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Ulceration, and Perforation NSAIDs, including ibuprofen, cause serious gastrointestinal (GI) adverse events including inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, or large intestine, which can be fatal.
These serious adverse events can occur at any time, with or without warning symptoms, in patients treated with NSAIDs. Only one in five patients who develop a serious upper GI adverse event on NSAID therapy is symptomatic. Upper GI ulcers, gross bleeding, or perforation caused by NSAIDs occurred in approximately 1% of patients treated for 3-6 months, and in about 2%-4% of patients treated for one year.
However, even short-term NSAID therapy is not without risk. Risk Factors for GI Bleeding, Ulceration, and Perforation Patients with a prior history of peptic ulcer disease and/or GI bleeding who used NSAIDs had a greater than 10-fold increased risk for developing a GI bleed compared to patients without these risk factors.
Other factors that increase the risk of GI bleeding in patients treated with NSAIDs include longer duration of NSAID therapy; concomitant use of oral corticosteroids, aspirin, anticoagulants, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs); smoking; use of alcohol; older age; and poor general health status.
Most postmarketing reports of fatal GI events occurred in elderly or debilitated patients. Additionally, patients with advanced liver disease and/or coagulopathy are at increased risk for GI bleeding. NSAIDs should be given with care to patients with a history of inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease) as their condition may be exacerbated.
Strategies to Minimize the GI Risks in NSAID-treated patients:
Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest possible duration. Avoid administration of more than one NSAID at a time. Avoid use in patients at higher risk unless benefits are expected to outweigh the increased risk of bleeding. For such patients, as well as those with active GI bleeding, consider alternate therapies other than NSAIDs.
Remain alert for signs and symptoms of GI ulceration and bleeding during NSAID therapy. If a serious GI adverse event is suspected, promptly initiate evaluation and treatment, and discontinue ibuprofen and famotidine tablet until a serious GI adverse event is ruled out.
In the setting of concomitant use of low-dose aspirin for cardiac prophylaxis, monitor patients more closely for evidence of GI bleeding [see Drug Interactions (7)] . 3 Active Bleeding When active and clinically significant bleeding from any source occurs in patients receiving ibuprofen and famotidine tablet, the treatment should be withdrawn.
Patients with initial hemoglobin values of 10 g or less who are to receive long-term therapy should have hemoglobin values determined periodically. 4 Hepatotoxicity Elevations of ALT or AST (three or more times the upper limit of normal [ULN]) have been reported in approximately 1% of NSAID-treated patients in clinical trials.
In addition, rare, sometimes fatal, cases of severe hepatic injury, including fulminant hepatitis, liver necrosis, and hepatic failure have been reported. Elevations of ALT or AST (less than three times ULN) may occur in up to 15% of patients treated with NSAIDs including ibuprofen.
, nausea, fatigue, lethargy, diarrhea, pruritus, jaundice, right upper quadrant tenderness, and “flu-like” symptoms). ), discontinue ibuprofen and famotidine tablet immediately, and perform a clinical evaluation of the patient. 5 Hypertension NSAIDs, including ibuprofen and famotidine tablet, can lead to new onset of hypertension or worsening of pre-existing hypertension, either of which may contribute to the increased incidence of CV events.
Patients taking angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, thiazide diuretics, or loop diuretics may have impaired response to these therapies when taking NSAIDs [see Drug Interactions (7)]. Monitor blood pressure (BP) during the initiation of NSAID treatment and throughout the course of therapy.
6 Heart Failure and Edema The Coxib and traditional NSAID Trialists’ Collaboration meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials demonstrated an approximately two-fold increase in hospitalizations for heart failure in COX-2 selective treated patients and nonselective NSAID-treated patients compared to placebo-treated patients.
In a Danish National Registry study of patients with heart failure, NSAID use increased the risk of MI, hospitalization for heart failure, and death. Additionally, fluid retention and edema have been observed in some patients treated with NSAIDs.
, diuretics, ACE inhibitors, or angiotensin receptor blockers [ARBs]) [see Drug Interactions (7)] . Avoid the use of ibuprofen and famotidine tablet in patients with severe heart failure unless the benefits are expected to outweigh the risk of worsening heart failure.
If ibuprofen and famotidine tablet is used in patients with severe heart failure, monitor patients for signs and symptoms of worsening heart failure. 7 Renal Toxicity and Hyperkalemia Renal Toxicity Long-term administration of NSAIDs has resulted in renal papillary necrosis and other renal injury.
Renal toxicity has also been seen in patients in whom renal prostaglandins have a compensatory role in the maintenance of renal perfusion. In these patients, administration of an NSAID may cause a dose-dependent reduction in prostaglandin formation and, secondarily, in renal blood flow, which may precipitate overt renal decompensation.
Patients at greatest risk of this reaction are those with impaired renal function, dehydration, hypovolemia, heart failure, liver dysfunction, those taking diuretics and ACE-inhibitors or ARBs, and the elderly. Discontinuation of NSAID therapy was usually followed by recovery to the pretreatment state.
No information is available from controlled clinical studies regarding the use of ibuprofen and famotidine tablet in patients with advanced renal disease. The renal effects of ibuprofen and famotidine tablet may hasten the progression of renal dysfunction in patients with pre-existing renal disease.
Correct volume status in dehydrated or hypovolemic patients prior to initiating ibuprofen and famotidine tablet. Monitor renal function in patients with renal or hepatic impairment, heart failure, dehydration, or hypovolemia during use of ibuprofen and famotidine tablet [see Drug Interactions (7)] .
Avoid the use of ibuprofen and famotidine tablet in patients with advanced renal disease unless the benefits are expected to outweigh the risk of worsening renal failure. If ibuprofen and famotidine tablet is used in patients with advanced renal disease, monitor patients for signs of worsening renal function.
Hyperkalemia Increases in serum potassium concentration, including hyperkalemia, have been reported with use of NSAIDs, even in some patients without renal impairment. In patients with normal renal function, these effects have been attributed to a hyporeninemic-hypoaldosteronism state.
8)] . Seek emergency help if an anaphylactic reaction occurs. 9 Seizures Central nervous system (CNS) adverse effects including seizures, delirium, and coma have been reported with famotidine in patients with moderate (creatinine clearance <50 mL/min) and severe renal insufficiency (creatinine clearance <10 mL/min), and the dosage of the famotidine component in ibuprofen and famotidine tablet is fixed.
Therefore, ibuprofen and famotidine tablet is not recommended in patients with creatinine clearance < 50 mL/min. 10 Exacerbation of Asthma Related to Aspirin Sensitivity A subpopulation of patients with asthma may have aspirin-sensitive asthma which may include chronic rhinosinusitis complicated by nasal polyps; severe, potentially fatal bronchospasm; and/or intolerance to aspirin and other NSAIDs.
Because cross-reactivity between aspirin and other NSAIDs has been reported in such aspirin-sensitive patients, ibuprofen and famotidine tablet is contraindicated in patients with this form of aspirin sensitivity [see Contraindications (4)] .
When ibuprofen and famotidine tablet is used in patients with preexisting asthma (without known aspirin sensitivity), monitor patients for changes in the signs and symptoms of asthma. 11 Serious Skin Reactions NSAIDs, including ibuprofen, which is a component of ibuprofen and famotidine tablets, can cause serious skin adverse reactions such as exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), which can be fatal.
These serious events may occur without warning. Inform patients about the signs and symptoms of serious skin reactions and to discontinue the use of ibuprofen and famotidine tablet at the first appearance of skin rash or any other sign of hypersensitivity.
Ibuprofen and famotidine tablet is contraindicated in patients with previous serious skin reactions to NSAIDs [see Contraindications (4)] . 12 Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) has been reported in patients taking NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and famotidine tablet.
Some of these events have been fatal or life-threatening. DRESS typically, although not exclusively, presents with fever, rash, lymphadenopathy, and/or facial swelling. Other clinical manifestations may include hepatitis, nephritis, hematological abnormalities, myocarditis, or myositis.
Sometimes symptoms of DRESS may resemble an acute viral infection. Eosinophilia is often present. Because this disorder is variable in its presentation, other organ systems not noted here may be involved. It is important to note that early manifestations of hypersensitivity, such as fever or lymphadenopathy, may be present even though rash is not evident.
If such signs or symptoms are present, discontinue ibuprofen and famotidine tablet and evaluate the patient immediately. 13 Fetal Toxicity Premature Closure of Fetal Ductus Arteriosus : Avoid use of NSAIDs, including ibuprofen and famotidine tablet, in pregnant women at about 30 weeks gestation and later.
NSAIDs, including ibuprofen and famotidine tablet, increase the risk of premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus at approximately this gestational age.
Oligohydramnios/Neonatal Renal Impairment :
Use of NSAIDs, including ibuprofen and famotidine tablet, at about 20 weeks gestation or later in pregnancy may cause fetal renal dysfunction leading to oligohydramnios and, in some cases, neonatal renal impairment. These adverse outcomes are seen, on average, after days to weeks of treatment, although oligohydramnios has been infrequently reported as soon as 48 hours after NSAID initiation.
Oligohydramnios is often, but not always, reversible with treatment discontinuation. Complications of prolonged oligohydramnios may, for example, include limb contractures and delayed lung maturation. In some postmarketing cases of impaired neonatal renal function, invasive procedures such as exchange transfusion or dialysis were required.
If NSAID treatment is necessary between about 20 weeks and 30 weeks gestation, limit ibuprofen and famotidine tablet use to the lowest effective dose and shortest duration possible. Consider ultrasound monitoring of amniotic fluid if ibuprofen and famotidine tablet treatment is needed for a pregnant woman.
1)]. 14 Hematologic Toxicity Anemia has occurred in NSAID-treated patients. This may be due to occult or gross blood loss, fluid retention, or an incompletely described effect on erythropoiesis. If a patient treated with ibuprofen and famotidine tablet has any signs or symptoms of anemia, monitor hemoglobin or hematocrit.
NSAIDs, including ibuprofen and famotidine tablet, may increase the risk of bleeding events. , aspirin), serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) may increase the risk. Monitor these patients for signs of bleeding [see Drug Interactions (7)] .
15 Masking of Inflammation and Fever The pharmacological activity of ibuprofen and famotidine tablet in reducing inflammation, and possibly fever, may diminish the utility of diagnostic signs in detecting infections. 7 ) ] . 17 Concomitant NSAID Use Ibuprofen and famotidine tablet contains ibuprofen as one of its active ingredients.
It should not be used with other ibuprofen-containing products. The concomitant use of NSAIDs, including aspirin, with ibuprofen and famotidine tablet may increase the risk of adverse reactions [see Adverse Reactions (6), Drug Interactions (7), Clinical Studies (14) ] .
18 Aseptic Meningitis Aseptic meningitis with fever and coma has been observed on rare occasions in patients on ibuprofen, which is a component of ibuprofen and famotidine tablet. Although it is probably more likely to occur in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and related connective tissue diseases, it has been reported in patients who do not have an underlying chronic disease.
If signs or symptoms of meningitis develop in a patient on ibuprofen and famotidine tablet, the possibility of its being related to ibuprofen should be considered. 19 Ophthalmological Effects Blurred and/or diminished vision, scotomata, and/or changes in color vision have been reported.
If a patient develops such complaints while receiving ibuprofen and famotidine tablet, the drug should be discontinued, and the patient should have an ophthalmologic examination which includes central visual fields and color vision testing.
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