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. PREPARATIONS:Tablets (150 mg, 300 mg), Capsules (150 mg, 300 mg); Syrup (15 mg/ml) STORAGE: Should be stored at room temperature in a t...
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Oral ranitidine hydrochloride is a histamine H2

Oral ranitidine hydrochloride is a histamine H2 receptor blocker used to treat certain types of ulcers and other conditions in which your stomach is producing too much acid.It works by blocking histamine from binding to H2 receptors which then inhibits gastric acid secretion.FDA Approved UsesUsed to treat and prevent duodenal ulcers.Used to treat gastric ulcers.Used to mana...
August 18 2008 19:22:06.


Ranitidine therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Results of a large double-blind trial

 S. Sontag, M. Robinson, R. W. McCallum, K. W. Barwick and R. Nardi In a multicenter, double-blind trial, 284 patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease were evaluated before, during, and after six weeks of treatment with either placebo or ranitidine (150 mg twice daily). Randomization resulted in two comparable patient groups. Ranitidine treatment was significantly...
April 25 2008 14:46:13.


Ranitidine is one of a group of medicines

Ranitidine is one of a group of medicines known as H2-receptor antagonists. It acts by blocking histamine receptors which are present on the cells in the stomach lining. Normally a substance called histamine binds to these receptors. Histamine is a chemical produced throughout the body and has many effects. When histamine binds to H2 receptors on cells in the stomach lining...
April 25 2008 14:46:13.


Ranitidine Hydrochloride

 (ra NI ti deen hye droe KLOR ide)U.S. Brand NamesZantac; Zantac 75[OTC]; Zantac 150[OTC]; Zantac EFFERdoseCanadian Brand NamesAlti-Ranitidine; Apo-Ranitidine; BCI-Ranitidine; CO Ranitidine; Gen-Ranidine; Novo-Ranidine; Nu-Ranit; PMS-Ranitidine; Ranitidine Injection, USP; Rhoxal-ranitidine; Sandoz-Ranitidine; Zantac; Zantac 75Mexican Brand NamesAcloral; Alter-H!2; Alvi...
April 25 2008 14:46:13.


Ranitidine HCL

Ranitidine HCL is used for the treatment of active duodenal ulcer or for maintenance therapy for duodenal ulcer. How Taken Take Ranitidine HCL 150 mg tablets twice daily or 300 mg tablets once daily depending on how is most convenient for you. It is recommended that you take Ranitidine HCL before bedtime. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Warnings/Precautions If yo...
April 25 2008 14:46:13.


Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers

Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the food pipe (esophagus); and conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Over-the-counter ranitidine is used to prevent and treat symptoms of heartburn associated...
April 25 2008 14:46:13.


Ranitidine hydrochloride info

DescriptionHistamine H2-receptor antagonists, also known as H2-blockers, are used to treat duodenal ulcers and prevent their return. They are also used to treat gastric ulcers and for some conditions, such as Zollinger-Ellison disease, in which the stomach produces too much acid. In over-the-counter (OTC) strengths, these medicines are used to relieve and/or prevent heartbu...
April 25 2008 14:46:13.