Axid is an oral medication that your healthcare provider may prescribe to treat painful stomach conditions. It is commonly prescribed forgastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), benign gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, andHelicobacter pyloriinfection. These conditions commonly cause symptoms like eructation (burping), heartburn, nausea, abdominal discomfort, and bitter taste in the mouth. Axid is a histamine receptor antagonist and works on histamine receptors on the surface of stomach cells. By blocking histamine receptors, Axid reduced the amount of stomach acid secreted by stomach cells. Fact Table Formula C12H21N5O2S2 License US FDA Bioavailability More than 70% Legal status US: OTC / Rx-only Chemical Name Nizatidine Elimination half-life 1–2 hours Dosage (Strength) 150mg, 300mg Pregnancy Not Recommended Brands Axid, Tazac Protein binding 35% PubChem CID 3033637 MedlinePlus a694030 ChEBI 7601 ATC code A02BA04 DrugBank DB00585 KEGG D00440 Routes of administration By mouth
Axid (Nizatidine)
- For the treatment of duodenal ulcer or gastric ulcer, the starting dosage is 150 mg by mouth twice daily. It can be increased to 300 mg twice daily. A full course may last up to 8 weeks. Some doctors may have you continue Axid 150 mg once daily for long-term maintenance. For the treatment of GERD, the standard dosage is 150 mg twice daily for 12 weeks. To treatHelicobacter pyloriinfection, the standard dosage of Axid 150 mg twice daily for 10-14 days in combination with other medications.
