Lexmodine: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use it

Use

What is lexmodine used for?

Lexmodine is a brand of oral medicine in the form of tablets that has the active ingredient famotidine. This drug belongs to the class of H2 or H2 antagonists blockers which works by reducing the amount of stomach acid.

This drug can be used to treat various problems related to stomach or acute gastritis, including:

• Overcoming and preventing stomach ulcers
• Overcoming the problem of stomach acid disease, also known as GERD
• Overcoming conditions in which the stomach produces excess stomach acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
• Overcoming dyspepsia or ulcers
• Overcoming a burning chest (heartburn) that occurs as a result of eating certain foods or drinks.

This medicine is a type of prescription drug, so you cannot buy it over the counter and can only buy it if it is accompanied by a prescription from a doctor.

How is lexmodine used?

There are several things you should do and pay attention to when using this drug, namely:

• Use lexmodine as written on the prescription given by your doctor. The dose determined by the doctor has been adjusted to your health condition.
• You may take this medicine before or after meals. Primarily, follow the instructions given by the doctor.
• Use of this drug can last up to four weeks. However, in certain cases, to get better completely, you may have to use this medication for up to eight weeks.
• Usually, lexmodine is part of a series of medications given by your doctor to treat your condition. This is a sign that you may have to do a number of other things in the sequence, including taking other drugs, maintaining your diet, and exercising.
• If while using this medicine you don't get better right away or your condition gets worse, tell your doctor.

How is lexmodine stored?

In order to store lexmodine, there are a few things you should do:

• Lexmodine should be stored at room temperature.
• Do not store lexmodine in damp places.
• Keep lexmodine away from exposure to sunlight and direct light.
• Do not store lexmodine in the bathroom.
• Do not store and freeze this medication in the freezer.
• Keep this medication out of reach of children and pets.

Meanwhile, here are things you should pay attention to when you want to get rid of lexmodine:

• If it has expired or is no longer used, discard this medicine in the correct manner.
• Do not empty this medication in drains or toilets.
• If you do not know or are unsure about the correct procedure for disposing of this product, we recommend that you ask your pharmacist or staff from your local waste disposal agency.

Dose

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the lexmodine dosage for adults?

Adult dosage for duodenal ulcers

• Usual dosage (optional):
  • 40 milligrams (mg) taken by mouth once a day at bedtime
  • 20 mg taken twice a day
• Maintenance dose: 20 mg orally once a day at bedtime
• Duration of use of the drug: 4 weeks

Adult dosage for peptic ulcer

• Usual dosage (optional):
  • 40 mg taken by mouth once a day before bed
  • 20 mg taken twice a day
• Maintenance dose: 20 mg orally once a day at bedtime
• Duration of use of the drug: 4 weeks

Adult dosage for gastric ulcers

• Usual dosage: 40 mg taken by mouth once a day before bed
• Duration of use of the drug: 6 weeks

Adult dosage for GERD

• Usual dosage: 20 mg orally twice a day
• Duration of therapy: maximum 6 weeks

Adult dosage for esophagitis

• Usual dosage: 20-40 mg orally twice a day
• Duration of therapy: maximum 12 weeks

Adult dosage for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

• Initial dose: 20 mg taken every six hours
• Maximum dose: 160 mg taken every six hours

Adult dosage for dyspepsia

• Maintenance dose: 10-20 mg orally once
• Preventive dose: 10-20 mg taken once before eating any food or drink that may trigger a burning sensation in the chest (10-60 minutes earlier).
• Maximum dose: 2 tablets daily
• Maximum time to use the drug: 14 days

What is the dosage of lexmodine for children?

Children's dosage for peptic ulcer

• For children aged 1-16 years:
  • Usual dosage (optional):
    • 0.5 mg / kilogram (kg) of body weight taken by mouth once a day at bedtime
    • 0.25 mg / kg body weight orally twice a day
  • Maximum dose: 40 mg / day
• For children 16 years and over:
  • Usual dosage (optional):
    • 40 mg taken by mouth once a day before bed
    • 20 mg taken twice a day
  • Maintenance dose: 20 mg orally once a day at bedtime
  • Duration of use of the drug: 4 weeks

Children's dosage for GERD

• For children aged 1-2 months:
  • Initial dose: 0.5 mg / kg of body weight orally once a day
  • Duration of use of the drug: a maximum of 8 weeks
• For children aged 3-11 months:
  • Initial dose: 0.5 mg / kg orally twice daily
  • Duration of use of the drug: a maximum of 8 weeks
• For children aged 1-16 years:
  • 0.5 mg / kg / day orally twice a day
  • Maximum dose: 40 mg
• For children 16 years and over:
  • 20 mg taken twice a day
  • Duration of use of the drug: maximum 6 weeks

Children's dosage for dyspepsia

• For children 12 years and over:
  • Maintenance dose: 10-20 mg orally once
  • Preventive dose: 10-20 mg taken once before eating food or drinks which can cause chest sensations such as symptoms (10-60 minutes before eating)
  • The maximum dose is 2 tablets per day
  • Duration of use of the drug: a maximum of 2 weeks

In what dosage is lexmodine available?

Lexmodine is available in tablets: 20 mg, 40 mg.

Side effects

What are the possible side effects of taking lexmodine?

As with other medicines, lexmodiane can have side effects from using the drug, both mild and serious. The following are minor side effects that may occur due to using lexmodiane, such as:

• Dizziness and headaches
• Diarrhea
• Constipation

The side effects above are indeed mild side effects that may go away on their own. However, if these side effects get worse, contact your doctor immediately. There are also serious side effects that you should be aware of, such as:

• Hallucinations
• Loss of energy
• Seizures
• The heart beats fast
• Muscle pain or weakness

If you experience the side effects mentioned above, contact your doctor immediately. When serious side effects occur, you should immediately stop using the drug.

Warnings & Precautions

What to know before using lexmodine?

Using lexmodine should be done with caution. The following are things you should pay attention to before using it:

• Tell your doctor if you have any allergies to lexmodine or the active ingredients in it. If you do not know what active ingredients are in this medication, ask your pharmacist or doctor.
• Tell your doctor if you have various allergies to drugs, food, preservatives and dyes, to animals.
• Tell your doctor what kind of medicine you are currently using or will be using. These drugs also include prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, vitamins, and herbal products.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
• Tell your doctor about any health conditions you have or have.
• If your condition doesn't get better soon or if it gets worse, tell your doctor.

Is lexmodine safe for consumption by pregnant and lactating women?

It is not yet known whether the use of lexmodiane has any effect on pregnant and breastfeeding women. If you must use this medication to treat your health condition, contact your doctor immediately. This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category B based on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the equivalent of the Food and Drug Administration (BPOM) in Indonesia. The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

• A: No risk,
• B: No risk in some studies,
• C: May be risky,
• D: There is positive evidence of risk,
• X: Contraindicated,
• N: Not known

Interaction

What medicines can interact with lexmodine?

Although certain drugs should not be taken at the same time, in some cases, two different drugs can be used together even if the interaction is possible. If this happens, your doctor may change the dose, or take other precautions if necessary.

The main active ingredient in lexmodiane, famotidine, can interact with a variety of drugs. The most common interactions are with the following types of drugs.

• Amphetamines
• Benadryl
• Ciprofloxacin
• Cymbalta
• Doxycycline
• Ibuprofen
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D3
• Alprazolam
• Cetirizine

What foods and alcohol can interact with lexmodine?

Certain medications should not be consumed at mealtimes or when eating certain types of food because interactions may occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco-derived products with certain drugs can also cause interactions. Discuss with your health care professional the use of drugs with food, alcohol, or products derived from tobacco.

What health conditions can interact with lexmodine?

Lexmodine can interact with several health conditions in your body, including:

• Liver disorders
• Kidney problems
• Stomach cancer
• Gastrointestinal bleeding or bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract

Overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take the missed dose immediately. However, if the time indicates that you should take the next dose, forget the missed dose and take the dose according to the schedule. Don't double the dose.