Famotidine dosing
Miscellaneous · 10 mg/mL · IV Push
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 0.15 mg/kg | 10.5 mg |
| standard | 0.3 mg/kg | 21 mg |
| high | 0.3 mg/kg | 21 mg |
Typical: 20 mg IV. H2 blocker — aspiration prophylaxis (reduces gastric volume and pH). Give 30-60 min pre-induction. Also adjunct in anaphylaxis.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Evidence B · Aspiration prophylaxis guidelines; Mendelson syndrome prevention
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Vigil computes Famotidine for your patient's actual weight — and adjusts for renal or hepatic impairment automatically, with the cited rationale. The number is calculated from a verified database, never guessed.
Decision support for licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgment. Always verify against the package insert and the patient in front of you.