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Episode 777: Can famotidine cause ICU delirium?

Pharmacy Joe

The serum levels of famotidine are known to be elevated in the setting of renal failure and a dosage reduction is aimed at reducing potential side effects including confusion and delirium. diff infection or pneumonia. Typically, the dose of famotidine is reduced by 50% in patients with a creatinine clearance less than 50 mL/min.

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Episode 777: Can famotidine cause ICU delirium?

Pharmacy Joe

The serum levels of famotidine are known to be elevated in the setting of renal failure and a dosage reduction is aimed at reducing potential side effects including confusion and delirium. diff infection or pneumonia. Typically, the dose of famotidine is reduced by 50% in patients with a creatinine clearance less than 50 mL/min.