dose of Pepcid needs to be reduced even in patients with MODERATE renal impairment
May 2001
Not enough people realize that the dose of Pepcid needs to be reduced even in patients with MODERATE renal impairment.
Pepcid is excreted renally.
A lower dose is already recommended for SEVERE renal insufficiency...creatinine clearance < 10 mL/min.
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