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Brand Name : Zantac
Generic Name : ranitidine

Overview (Source: MedicineNet)
Histamine is a natural chemical that stimulates the stomach cells to produce acid. Ranitidine belongs to a class of medications, called H2-blockers, that block the action of histamine on stomach cells, thus reducing stomach acid production. ...
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Precautions (Source: MedLinePlus)
Before taking ranitidine, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to ranitidine or any other medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention either of the following: anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); and triazolam (Halcion). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had porphyria, phenylketonuria, or kidney or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking ranitidine, call your doctor. ...
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Side Effects (Source: MedLinePlus)
Ranitidine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: headache; constipation; diarrhea; upset stomach; vomiting; stomach pain. Ranitidine may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. ...
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Further Reading on ranitidine
  • Sjögren's Syndrome - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    There is no cure for Sjögren's syndrome. But treatment can help control your symptoms...and using moisturizing creams. Relieve acid reflux by taking antacids, such as ranitidine ( Zantac ), cimetidine...
  • Food Allergy Treatments ( WebMD )
    Adverse food reactions can be broadly classified into 2 categories . The first category consists of immunologically - mediated ...Antihistamines (histamine-2 blockers) Drug Name Ranitidine ( Zantac )...
  • Esophagitis - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Esophagitis is irritation or inflammation of the esophagus . The esophagus is the tube that carries ...Maalox, or Mylanta. Stronger acid reducers, such as famotidine (Pepcid), ranitidine ( Zantac ), or...
  • Wilderness: Scombroid Poisoning ( WebMD )
    Scombroid poisoning typically occurs when people eat certain fish that have been inadequately ...be treated with diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 25-50 mg every 6 hours and 1 ranitidine ( Zantac ) tablet twice...
  • Gastritis ( WebMD )
    Gastritis , an inflammation or irritation of the lining of the stomach , is not a single disease ...for stomach problems. Some of these medications—cimetidine (Tagamet) and ranitidine ( Zantac ) are 2...


  • Migraine Headache in Children ( WebMD )
    Migraine is a headache condition that comes back again and again...Premarin), histamine, hydralazine (Apresoline), nifedipine (Procardia), nitroglycerin (Nitro-bid), ranitidine ( Zantac ), and reserpine...

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