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Ibuprofen/famotidine, sold under the brand name Duexis, is a fixed-dose combination medication used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.[1] It contains ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and famotidine, a histamine H2-receptor antagonist.[1]
Ibuprofen/famotidine is available as a generic medication.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Duexis- ibuprofen and famotidine tablet, coated". DailyMed. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Generic Duexis Availability". Drugs.com. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
Further reading
- Bello AE (October 2012). "Duexis (ibuprofen 800 mg, famotidine 26.6 mg): a new approach to gastroprotection for patients with chronic pain and inflammation who require treatment with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug". Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease. 4 (5): 327–39. doi:10.1177/1759720X12444710. PMC 3458616. PMID 23024710.
- Deeks ED (September 2013). "Fixed-dose ibuprofen/famotidine: a review of its use to reduce the risk of gastric and duodenal ulcers in patients requiring NSAID therapy". Clin Drug Investig. 33 (9): 689–97. doi:10.1007/s40261-013-0113-x. PMID 23881568. S2CID 24972423.
External links
- "Famotidine mixture with ibuprofen". Drug Information Portal. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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