Ingredient

Nizatidine

Nizatidine is an ingredient used to treat peptic ulcers by inhibiting gastric acid secretion.

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MFDS ingredient code M089764

What does it do?

Nizatidine belongs to the class of drugs known as histamine H2 receptor antagonists, used to reduce excessive gastric acid secretion. It is primarily used in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders such as peptic ulcers.

Nizatidine binds to the histamine H2 receptors on the gastric wall, blocking the action of histamine, which stimulates gastric acid secretion. As a result, gastric acid secretion decreases, which reduces irritation at the ulcer site and promotes healing.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Nizatidine is similar to other H2 receptor antagonists, but it has a rapid absorption rate and a high bioavailability, resulting in a quick onset of action. Additionally, due to somewhat different hepatic metabolic pathways, its drug interaction profile may differ.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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