redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
Platelet counts recovered after discontinuation of treatment
Famotidine is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines
FAMOTIDINE (fa MOE ti deen) treats heartburn, stomach ulcers, reflux disease, or other conditions that cause too much stomach acid
Thrombocytopenia
Prescription famotidine comes as a tablet and a suspension (liquid) to take by mouth
Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially mental/mood changes (such as confusion), seizure, or unusual tiredness
This topic review discusses drug-induced immune thrombocytopenia (DITP), in which the mechanism involves antibody-mediated platelet destruction caused by
Platelet counts were then recorded for the day of admission, the day famotidine was started if not on admission, and 24 hours and 48 hours during treatment
Most cases of drug-induced thrombocytopenia (DITP) are caused by drug-dependent antibodies that are specific for the drug structure and bind tightly to platelets by their Fab