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- $Title{ranitidine}
- $Subject{Zantac Glaxo Roche Gastric acid secretion inhibitor decreases stomach
- acid ranitidine duodenal gastric ulcers long-term treatment stomach acid
- secretion recurrent ulcers reflex esophagitis inflammation esophagus histamine
- stomach}
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- Copyright (C) 1993 Publications International, Ltd.
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- ranitidine
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- BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
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- Zantac (Glaxo)
- Zantac (Roche)
-
- TYPE OF DRUG
-
- Gastric acid secretion inhibitor (decreases stomach acid)
-
- INGREDIENT
-
- ranitidine
-
- DOSAGE FORMS
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- Tablets (150 mg and 300 mg)
- Oral syrup (15 mg per ml)
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- STORAGE
-
- Ranitidine should be stored at room temperature in a tightly closed,
- light-resistant container.
-
- USES
-
- Ranitidine is used to treat duodenal and gastric ulcers. It is also used
- in the long-term treatment of excessive stomach acid secretion, in the
- prevention of recurrent ulcers, and in the treatment of reflex esophagitis
- (inflammation of the esophagus). Ranitidine works by blocking the effects of
- histamine on the stomach, thereby reducing stomach acid secretion.
-
- TREATMENT
-
- You can take ranitidine either on an empty stomach or with food or milk.
- Antacids can block the absorption of ranitidine. If you are taking
- antacids as well as ranitidine, at least one hour should separate doses of the
- two medications.
- If you miss a dose of this medication, take the missed dose as soon as
- possible, unless it is almost time for the next dose. In that case, do not
- take the missed dose at all; just return to your regular dosing schedule. Do
- not double the next dose.
-
- SIDE EFFECTS
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- Minor.
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- Constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, nausea, or stomach upset.
- These side effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication.
- To relieve constipation, exercise and drink more water (unless your
- doctor directs you to do otherwise).
- If you feel dizzy while taking this medication, sit or lie down for a
- while.
-
- Major.
-
- Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
- particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
- confusion, decreased sexual ability, unusual bleeding or bruising, or
- weakness.
-
- INTERACTIONS
-
- Ranitidine can interact with other types of medications:
- 1. Ranitidine may increase the blood-sugar-lowering effects of glipizide.
- 2. Ranitidine can decrease the elimination of warfarin from the body,
- which can increase the risk of bleeding complications.
- 3. Ranitidine can increase blood levels of procainamide.
- 4. Ranitidine may cause a false positive result with the Multistix urine
- protein test.
- BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about any medications you are currently
- taking, especially any listed above.
-
- WARNINGS
-
- * Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to
- any medications, especially to ranitidine.
- * Tell your doctor if you now have or if you have ever had kidney or
- liver disease.
- * Ranitidine should be taken continuously for as long as your doctor
- prescribes. Stopping therapy early may be a cause of ineffective therapy.
- * Cigarette smoking may block the beneficial effects of ranitidine.
- * If this drug makes you dizzy, do not take part in any activity that
- requires alertness.
- * Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Ranitidine appears to
- be safe during pregnancy; however, extensive testing has not been conducted.
- Also, tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding an infant. Small amounts of
- ranitidine pass into breast mlk.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
-