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Brand Name : Zantac
Generic Name : Ranitidine Hcl

Precautions (Source: RXList)
General: Symptomatic response to therapy with ZANTAC does not preclude the presence of gastric malignancy . Since ZANTAC is excreted primarily by the kidney, dosage should be adjusted in patients with impaired renal function (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). Caution should be observed in patients with hepatic dysfunction since ZANTAC is metabolized in the liver. Rare reports suggest that ZANTAC may precipitate acute porphyric attacks in patients with acute porphyria . ZANTAC should therefore be avoided in patients with a history of acute porphyria. Laboratory Tests: False-positive tests for urine protein with MULTISTIX® may occur during ZANTAC therapy, and therefore testing with sulfosalicylic acid is recommended. ...
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    What is gastroesophageal reflux ? Gastroesophageal reflux happens when food and stomach acid flow from the stomach back into the ...these without a prescription. H2 blockers, such as ranitidine ( Zantac )...


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    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...
  • Migraine Headache in Children ( WebMD )
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  • 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...
  • Helicobacter pylori Tests ( WebMD )
    Helicobacter pylori tests are used to detect a Helicobacter pylori ( H . pylori ) infection in the ...1 to 2 weeks before the test. Do not take H2 blockers, such as Pepcid AC, Zantac , Axid, or Tagamet,
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