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NSAID / Histamine-2 Antagonist Combinations

NSAID / histamine-2 antagonist combinations are used to relieve pain and discomfort due to osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. They are also used to reduce the risk of gastric and duodenal ulcers. The NSAID portion works by reducing pain and inflammation, and the histamine-2 antagonist helps decrease risk of ulcers from continuous use of the NSAID.

Why are nsaid histamine 2 antagonist combinations prescribed?

  1. Gastric Ulcer (25%)
  2. Osteoarthritis (25%)
  3. Duodenal Ulcer (25%)
  4. Rheumatoid Arthritis (25%)

Key takeaways

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) / histamine-2 antagonist combinations are used to treat conditions like osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, while lowering the risk of stomach ulcers. These medications work by combining an NSAID to reduce pain and inflammation with a histamine-2 antagonist to protect your stomach lining from irritation and ulcers. They are available as oral tablets. An example of this combination is ibuprofen / famotidine (Duexis).

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Duexis (ibuprofen / famotidine)

as low as$88
Duexis (Ibuprofen/Famotidine) is an expensive drug that is two medicines together. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for arthritis pain. Famotidine is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to prevent stomach problems from the ibuprofen. It is more popular than comparable drugs. The most common version of Duexis is covered by 46% of insurance plans at a co-pay of $60.00-$92.50, however, some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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