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Antihistamine (H2)   Famotidine  
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Trade names are indicative and excipients composition can be different depending on the country and manufacturers

Anfamox Australia
Facid India
Famodil Italy
Famotidina Chile
Famotidine Canada, United States of America
Femidin India
Gaster Japan
Gastrium Chile
Kinotal Venezuela
Motiax Italy
Nevofam - L Turkey
Pepcidine Australia, Luxembourg, Netherlands
Pepdine Morocco
Quamatel Hungary, Poland, Romania
Ulcusan Austria
References   injection   References : Famotidine  
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Compatibility of amifostine with selected drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 1995 ; 52: 2208-2212.
59 Journal Trissel LA, Gilbert DL, Martinez JF, Kim MC.
Compatibility of remifentanil hydrochloride with selected drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 1997 ; 54: 2192-2196.
62 Journal Pugh CB, Pabis DJ, Rodriguez C.
Visual compatibility of morphine sulfate and meperidine hydrochloride with other injectable drugs during simulated Y-site injection.
Am J Hosp Pharm 1991 ; 48: 123-125.
77 Journal Shea BF, Souney PF.
Stability of famotidine frozen in polypropylene syringes.
Am J Hosp Pharm 1990 ; 47: 2073-2074.
81 Journal Trissel LA, Martinez JF.
Compatibility of piperacillin sodium plus tazobactam with selected drugs during simulated Y-site injection.
Am J Hosp Pharm 1994 ; 51: 672-678.
84 Journal Trissel LA, Martinez JF.
Visual, turbidimetric, and particle-content assessment of compatibility of vinorelbine tartrate with selected drugs during simulated Y-site injection.
Am J Hosp Pharm 1994 ; 51: 495-499.
99 Journal Trissel LA, Martinez JF.
Compatibility of aztreonam with selected drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 1995 ; 52: 1086-1090.
169 Journal Trissel LA, Martinez JF.
Physical compatibility of melphalan with selected drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
Am J Hosp Pharm 1993 ; 50: 2359-2363.
182 Journal Trissel LA, Gilbert DL, Martinez JF.
Compatibility of granisetron hydrochloride with selected drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 1997 ; 54: 56-60.
187 Journal Olsen KM, Gurley BJ, Davis GA, Christensen R, Monaghan MS.
Stability of flumazenil with selected drugs in 5% dextrose injection.
Am J Hosp Pharm 1993 ; 50: 1907-1912.
215 Journal Keyi X, Gagnon N, Bisson C, Desmarais M, LeBel M.
Stability of famotidine in polyvinyl chloride minibags and polypropylene syringes and compatibility of famotidine with selected drugs.
Ann Pharmacotherapy 1993 ; 27: 422-426.
237 Journal Lee DKT, Wong CY, Wang DP, Chang LC, Wu KH.
Stability of cefmetazole and famotidine.
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 1996 ; 53: 432.
244 Journal Trissel LA, Martinez JF.
Compatibility of filgrastim with selected drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
Am J Hosp Pharm 1994 ; 51: 1907-1913.
248 Journal Trissel LA, Martinez JF.
Turbidimetric assessment of the compatibility of taxol with 42 other drugs during simulated Y-site injection.
Am J Hosp Pharm 1993 ; 50: 300-304.
249 Journal Trissel LA, Martinez JF.
Compatibility of thiotepa (lyophilized) with selected drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 1996 ; 53: 1041-1045.
251 Journal Trissel LA, Gilbert DL, Martinez JF.
Compatibility of doxorubicin hydrochloride liposome injection with selected other drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 1997 ; 54: 2708-2713.
299 Journal Trissel LA, Martinez JF, Gilbert DL.
Compatibility of cisatracurium besylate with selected drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 1997 ; 54: 1735-1741.
300 Journal Trissel LA, Gilbert DL, Martinez JF.
Compatibility of propofol injectable emulsion with selected drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 1997 ; 54: 1287-1292.
301 Journal Trissel LA, Gilbert DL, Martinez JF, Baker MB, Walter WV, Mirtallo JM.
Compatibility of parenteral nutrient solutions with selected drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 1997 ; 54: 1295-1300.
307 Journal Trissel LA, Martinez JF.
Compatibility of allopurinol sodium with selected drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
Am J Hosp Pharm 1994 ; 51: 1792-1799.
334 Journal Trissel LA, Tramonte SM, Grilley BJ.
Visual compatibility of ondansetron hydrochloride with selected drugs during simulated Y-site injection.
Am J Hosp Pharm 1991 ; 48: 988-992.
335 Journal Trissel LA, Bready BB, Kwan JW, Santiago NM.
Visual compatibility of sargramostim with selected antineoplasic agents, anti-infectives, or other drugs during simulated Y-site injection.
Am J Hosp Pharm 1992 ; 49: 402-406.
354 Journal Montoro JB, Pou L, Salvador P, Pastor C, Cano SM.
Stability of famotidine 20 and 40 mg/L in total nutrient admixtures.
Am J Hosp Pharm 1989 ; 46: 2329-2332.
355 Journal Bullock L, Fitzgerald JF, Glick MR.
Stability of famotidine 20 and 50 mg/L in total nutrient admixtures.
Am J Hosp Pharm 1989 ; 46: 2326-2329.
356 Journal Bullock LS, Fitzgerald JF, Glick MR, Parks RB, Schnabel JG, Hancock BG.
Stability of famotidine 20 and 40 mg/L and amino acids in total parenteral nutrient solutions.
Am J Hosp Pharm 1989 ; 46: 2321-2325.
394 Journal DiStefano JE, Mitrano FP, Baptista RJ, Der MM, Silvestri Ap, Palombo JD, Bistrian BR.
Long-term stability of famotidine 20 mg/L in a total parenteral nutrient solution.
Am J Hosp Pharm 1989 ; 46: 2333-2335.
397 Journal Fong PA, Ward J.
Visual compatibility of intravenous famotidine with selected drugs.
Am J Hosp Pharm 1989 ; 46: 125-126.
398 Journal Jay GT, Fanikos J, Souney PF.
Visual compatibility of famotidine with commonly used critical-care medications during simulated Y-site injection.
Am J Hosp Pharm 1988 ; 45: 1556-1557.
403 Journal Outman WR, Monolakis J.
Visual compatibility of haloperidol lactate with 0.9% sodium chloride injection or injectable critical-care drugs during simulated Y-site injection.
Am J Hosp Pharm 1991 ; 48: 1539-1541.
492 Journal Trissel LA, Parks NPT, Santiago NM.
Visual compatibility of fludarabine phosphate with antineoplastic drugs, anti-infectives, and other selected drugs during simulated Y-site injection.
Am J Hosp Pharm 1991 ; 48: 2186-2189.
496 Journal Lor E, Sheybani T, Takagi J.
Visual compatibility of fluconazole with commonly used injectable drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
Am J Hosp Pharm 1991 ; 48: 744-746.
522 Journal Walker SE, Iazetta J, Lau DWC, Madorin PL.
Famotidine stability in total parenteral nutrient solutions.
Can J Hosp Pharm 1989 ; 42: 97-103.
553 Journal Bullock LS, Fitzgerald JF, Glick MR.
Stability of famotidine in minibags refrigerated and/or frozen.
Ann Pharmacotherapy 1989 ; 23: 132-135.
660 Journal Michaels MR, Stauffer GL, Haas DP.
Propofol compatibility with other intravenous drug products - Two new methods of evaluating IV emulsion compatibility.
Ann Pharmacotherapy 1996 ; 30: 228-232.
687 Journal Shea BF, Souney PF.
Stability of famotidine in a 3-in-1 total nutrient admixture.
Ann Pharmacotherapy 1990 ; 24: 232-235.
690 Journal Bullock LS, Fitzgerald JF, Mazur HI.
Stability of intravenous famotidine stored in polyvinyl chloride syringes.
Ann Pharmacotherapy 1989 ; 23: 588-590.
693 Journal Das Gupta V, Parasrampuria J, Bethea C.
Chemical stabilities of famotidine and ranitidine hydrochloride in intravenous admixtures.
J Clin Pharm Ther 1988 ; 13: 329-334.
905 Journal Trissel LA, Martinez JF.
Screening teniposide for Y-site physical incompatibilities.
Hosp Pharm 1994 ; 29: 1010-1017.
921 Journal Trissel LA, Gilbert DL, Martinez JF.
Incompatibility and compatibility of amphotericin B cholesteryl sulfate complex with selected other drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
Hosp Pharm 1998 ; 33: 284-292.
1315 Journal Halpern NA, Colucci RD, Alicea M, Greenstein R.
Visual compatibility of enalaprilat with commonly used critical care medications during simulated Y-site injection.
Int J Pharm Clin Pharmacol Ther Tox 1989 ; 27: 294-297.
1410 Journal Trissel LA, Martinez JF, Simmons M.
Compatibility of etoposide phosphate with selected drugs during simulated Y-site injection.
J Am Pharm Assoc 1999 ; 39: 141-145.
1415 Journal Trissel L.A, Gilbert D.L, Martinez J.F, Baker M.B, Walter W.V, Mirtallo J.M.
Compatibility of medications with 3-in-1 parenteral nutrition admixtures.
JPEN 1999 ; 23: 67-74.
1420 Journal Bergquist PA, Hunke WA, Reed RA, Manas D, Forsyth RJ, Kenney RR, Cook J, Holahan M.
Compatibility of tirofiban HCl with dopamine HCl, famotidine, sodium heparin, lidocaine HCl and potassium chloride during simulated Y-site administration.
J Clin Pharm Ther 1999 ; 24: 125-132.
1423 Journal Trissel LA, Martinez JF, Gilbert DL.
Compatibility of gemcitabine hyrochloride with 107 selected drugs during simulated Y-site injection.
J Am Pharm Assoc 1999 ; 39: 514-518.
1490 Journal Halpern NA, Colucci RD, Alicea M, Greenstein R.
The compatibility of nicardipine hydrochloride injection with various ICU medications during simulated Y-site injection.
Int J Pharm Clin Pharmacol Ther Tox 1989 ; 27: 250-254.
1496 Journal Trissel LA, Martinez JF, Gilbert DL.
Screening cladribine for Y-site physical compatibility with selected drugs.
Hosp Pharm 1996 ; 31: 1425-1428.
1512 Manufacturer Tirofiban (Aggrastat®) - Summary of Product Characteristics
Beacon Pharmaceuticals Ltd 2015
1611 Journal Chalmers JR, Bobek MB, Militello MA.
Visual compatibility of amiodarone hydrochloride injection with various intravenous drugs.
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 2001 ; 58: 504-506.
1625 Journal Trissel LA, Saenz C, Williams YW, Ingram D.
Incompatibilities of lansoprazole injection with other drugs during simulated Y-site coadministration.
Int J Pharm Compound 2001 ; 5: 314-321.
1662 Journal Trissel LA, Saenz CA, Ingram DS, Ogundele AB.
Compatibility screening of oxaliplatin during simulated Y-site administration with other drugs.
J Oncol Pharm Practice 2002 ; 8: 33-37.
1703 Journal Schuster F, Bernard R.
Kompatibilität von enalaprilat i.v. mit ausgewählten arzneimitteln.
Krankenhauspharmazie 1995 ; 16: 101-103.
1712 Journal Trissel LA, Saenz CA.
Compatibility screening of Precedex during simulated Y-site administration with other drugs.
Int J Pharm Compound 2002 ; 6: 230-233.
1713 Journal Trissel LA, Saenz CA.
Compatibility screening of bivalirudin during simulated Y-site administration with other drugs.
Int J Pharm Compound 2002 ; 6: 311-315.
1721 Journal Trissel LA, Williams KY, Baker MB.
Compatibility screening of Hextend during simulated Y-site administration with other drugs.
Int J Pharm Compound 2001 ; 5: 69-72.
1748 Journal Wang DP, Wang MT, Wong CY, Lee DKT.
Compatibility of vancomycin hydrochloride and famotidine in 5% dextrose injection.
Int J Pharm Compound 1997 ; 1: 354-355.
1754 Journal Trissel LA, Gilbert DL, Wolkin AC.
Compatibility of docetaxel with selected drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
Int J Pharm Compound 1999 ; 3: 241-244.
1800 Journal Voytilla KL, Tyler LS, Rusho WJ.
Visual compatibility of azithromycin with 24 commonly used drugs during simulated Y-site delivery.
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 2002 ; 59: 853-855.
1803 Journal Trissel, LA, Saenz CA, Ogundele OB, Ingram D, Baker MB.
Compatibility of fenoldopam mesylate with other drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 2003 ; 60: 80-85.
1925 Journal Trissel LA , Williams KY, Gilbert DL.
Compatibility screening of linezolid injection during simulated Y-site administration with other drugs and infusion solutions.
J Am Pharm Assoc 2000 ; 40: 515-519.
1953 Journal Trissel LA, Saenz CA, Ogundele AB, Ingram DS.
Physical compatibility of pemetrexed disodium with other drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 2004 ; 61: 2289-2293.
1982 Journal Trissel LA, Ogundele AB.
Compatibility of anidulafungin with other drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 2005 ; 62: 834-837.
2166 Journal Nassr S, Dubuc MC, Lavoie P, Brazier JL.
HPLC-DAD methods for studying the stability of solutions containing hydromorphone, ketorolac, haloperidol, midazolam, famotidine, metoclopramide, dimenhydrinate and scopolamine.
J Liquid Chrom Rel Technol 2003 ; 26, 17: 2909-2929.
2233 Journal Condie C.K, Tyler L.S, Barker B, Canann D.M.
Visual compatibility of caspofungin acetate with commonly used drugs during simulated Y-site delivery
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 2008 ; 65, 5: 454-457.
2262 Journal Brammer MK, Chan P, Heatherly K, Trusley C, Kupiec TC, Trissel LA, Psathas PA, Gilmor T, Schaufelberger D.
Compatibility of doripenem with other drugs during simulated Y-site administratioN
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 2008 ; 65: 1261-1265.
2269 Journal Chan P, Bishop A, Kupiec TC, Trissel LA, Gole D, Jimidar IM, Vermeersch H.
Compatibility of ceftobiprole medocaril with selected drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 2008 ; 65, 16: 1545-1551.
2279 Journal Kupiec T, Trusley C, Ben M, Trissel LA.
Physical and chemical stability of palonosetron hydrochloride with five common parenteral drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 2008 ; 65, 18: 1735-1759.
3152 Journal Kumar A, Mann HJ.
Visual compatibility of oritavancin diphosphate with selected coadministered drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 2010 ; 67: 1640-1644.
3249 Journal Singh BM, Dedhiya MG, Dinunzio J, Chan P, Kupiec TC, Trissel LA, Laudano JB.
Compatibility of ceftaroline fosamil for injection with selected drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 2011 ; 68: 2163-2169.
3254 Journal Housman S.T, Tessier P.R, Nicolau D.P, Kuti J.L.
Physical compatibility of telavancin hydrochloride with select i.v. drugs during simulated Y-site administration
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 2011 ; 68: 2265-2270.
3539 Manufacturer Bivalirudin (Angiox®) - Summary of Product Characteristics.
The Medecines Company 2013
3564 Manufacturer Rocuronium B Braun - Résumé des caractéristiques du produit.
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3824 Journal Boudi S, Roy H, Forest JM, Leclair G.
Compatibilité physique de l'association amoxicilline-acide clavulanique en injection avec plusieurs autres médicaments lors d'une administration en Y.
Pharmactuel 2023 2023;56,3:91-98
3827 Poster Ghazi I.M, Hamada Y, Nicolau D.P.
Compatibility of tedizolid phosphate with selected intravenous drugs via simulated Y-site conditions.
ASHP Midyear 2015
3828 Poster Thabit A.K, Hamada Y, Nicolau D.P.
Ceftozolane/tazobactam physical compatibility during simulated Y-site administration.
ASHP Midyear 2015
3829 Poster So W, Kim L, Thabit A.K, Nicolau D.P, Kuti J.L.
Compatibility of isavunazonium sulfate during simulated Y-site administration.
ASHP Midyear 2015
4055 Journal Monogue M, Almarzoky Abuhussain S, Kuti J, Nicolau D.
Physical compatibility of fosfomycin for injection with select i.v. drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 2018 , 75, 1:36-44
4145 Journal Asempa T.E, Avery L.M, Kidd J.M, Kuti J.L, Nicolau D.P.
Physical compatibility of plazomicin with select i.v. drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 2018 ;75,14:1048-1056
4380 Manufacturer Posaconazole (Noxafil®) - Summary of Product Characteristics
Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited 2019
4433 Journal Ghazi I.M, El Nekidy W.S, Sood A, Dulku A, Patel R, Patel K.
Y-site Administration of Imipenem/Cilastatin/ Relebactam With Common Intravenous Medications
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4507 Journal Ross E, Salinas A, Petty K, Her C, Carpenter J.
Compatibility of medications with intravenous lipid emulsions: Effects of simulated Y-site mixing.
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4528 Journal Lu J, Liu Q, Kupiec T, Vail H, Lunch L, Fam D, Vu N.
Physical Compatibility of Cefiderocol with Selected Intravenous Drugs During Simulated Y-site Administration.
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4742 Journal Macoviciuc M, Nguyen C, Forest J-M, Leclair G.
Compatibilité physique de l’acétaminophène injectable avec 102 autres médicaments lors d’une administration en Y.
Pharmactuel 2022 ; 55, 4: 247-255.
4801 Journal Ruiz V, Yuwei Shen Y, Abouelhassan Y, Fouad A, Nicolau D, Kuti J.
Physical compatibility of sulbactam/durlobactam with select intravenous drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
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