Excreted Unchanged %
65-80
Half-Life (Normalesrd) Hours
2.5-4.0/20-24
Plasma Protein Binding %
15-22
Volume Of Distribution L/Kg
0.8-1.4
Dose For Normal Renal Function
20-40 mg qhs
Adjustment For Renal Failure Method
D
Adjustment For Renal Failure Gfr, Ml/Min >50 [Recommended Level]
50-75% [D]
Adjustment For Renal Failure Gfr, Ml/Min 10-50 [Recommended Level]
10-50% [D]
Adjustment For Renal Failure Gfr, Ml/Min <10 [Recommended Level]
10% [D]
Supplement For Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: Ihd
IHD: Dose after dialysis, [A]
Supplement For Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: Pd
PD: Dose for GFR <10, [A]
Supplement For Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: Crrt
CRRT: Dose for GFR 10-50, [B]
References
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Toxicity Notes
CNS adverse effects have been reported in patients with moderate and severe renal insufficiency. Famotidine, unlike cimetidine, does not inhibit renal tubular secretion of creatinine.