Ranitidine, the generic name for Zantac, is a H2 histamine blocker used for the prevention and treatment of GastroEsophageal Reflux disease (GERD) or Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD). It is commonly used as first line treatment for this complaint and may be used with other anti-GERD medications, including proton pump inhibitors, such as omeprazole, esomeprazole, pantoprazole, and rabeprazole.
H2 blockers are sometimes also used in the adjuvant treatment of severe allergic reactions, in addition to diphenhydramine, epinephrine, and corticosteroids.
Ranitidine belongs to a class of medications, the H2 blockers. Other medications in this class include famotidine (Pepcid), nizatidine (Axid), and cimetidine (Tagamet).
It is a drug used to prevent acid indigestion (and/or stomach ulcers). It inhibits the production of stomach acid. (Sometimes it is used prophylactically; if you have just been prescribed a drug that commonly will cause stomach ulcers (as a side-effect), you may be prescribed ranitidine as well, to prevent stomach ulcers occurring)
Hmmm, ranitidine is used to control stomach acid. If by ED you mean erectile dysfunction, I don't see the connection.
Ranitidine counteracts stomach acid.
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.
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 it is not
Ranitidine, which is used for treating pathological hypersecretory conditions, is to be used as prescribed by your doctor. As mentioned by the source listed below: "You may take ranitidine with or without food. If you are using over-the-counter ranitidine to prevent heartburn, you should take it 30 to 60 minutes before eating or drinking foods that cause heartburn (up to twice a day)." It also mentions that, if you are taking it only once a day, take it at the same time everyday and it's best after the evening meal or before bedtime.
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