May also cause decreased parathyroid concentrations. Nizatidine may cause elevated alkaline phosphatase concentrations. Nizatidine may cause false-positive tests for urobilinogen. Administer with meals or immediately afterward and at bedtime to prolong effect. Doses administered once daily should be administered at bedtime to prolong effect.
Cimetidine tablets have a characteristic odor.
Shake oral suspension prior to administration. Discard unused suspension after 30 days. Administer over at least 5 min. Rapid administration may cause hypotension and arrhythmia . Diluted solution is stable for 48 hr at room temperature.