How to Pronounce Famotidine (Pepcid)
fa-MOE-ti-deen
IPA: /fæ.ˈmɒɛ.tɪ.diːn/
Brand name: Pepcid
fa
MOE
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Famotidine is pronounced fa-MOE-ti-deen
How do you pronounce Famotidine?
Famotidine is pronounced “fa-MOE-ti-deen”. It has 4 syllables: fa ‑ moe ‑ ti ‑ deen. The stress falls on the second syllable, “moe”.
How many syllables are in Famotidine?
Famotidine has 4 syllables: fa ‑ moe ‑ ti ‑ deen.
What does Famotidine mean?
Famotidine is an H2 receptor antagonist used to treat GERD and peptic ulcers. It reduces gastric acid secretion by blocking histamine H2 receptors on parietal cells.
Word Parts
suffix
-tidine
H2 receptor antagonist
Common Mispronunciations
Sometimes said "FAM-oh-ti-deen" — stress on MOE: fa-MOE-ti-deen
Where You'll Encounter This
Heartburn, GERD, peptic ulcer. Reduces gastric acid production. Used for heartburn, GERD, and peptic ulcer disease.
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