Ranitidine is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist that inhibits stomach acid production. It is commonly used in treatment of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Ranitidine is also used alongside fexofenadine and other antihistamines for the treatment of skin conditions such as hives. Ranitidine is also known to give false positives for methamphetamine on drug tests.
Ranitidine's main side effects are confusion and depression, although these are very rare and usually only seen in geriatric patients.
No. Ranitidine decreases stomach acid production, so it is useful in the prophylaxis of heartburn/acid reflux and related conditions. A "narcotic" is a drug with psychoactive compounds and sleep-inducing properties, such as opiates. Ranitidine has neither of these properties.
Ranitidine counteracts stomach acid.
cimetidine is a relativesly weaker antihistamine compared to ranitidine.
Yes, Zantac is a brand name drug for ranitidine, which is an antacid.
Ranitidine is typically capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a specific medication.
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No. seroquel is not a narcotic but it is a non-narcotic.No. seroquel is not a narcotic but it is a non-narcotic.
in peptic ulcer
Hmmm, ranitidine is used to control stomach acid. If by ED you mean erectile dysfunction, I don't see the connection.