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ranitidine

NOUN
  1. a histamine blocker and antacid (trade name Zantac) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux

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  • They include cimetidine (Tagamet HB), famotidine (Pepcid AC), and ranitidine (Zantac 75). How to avoid holiday heartburn
  • The absorption of cimetidine and ranitidine is accelerated when coadministered with cisapride.
  • Your first and best bet is to try an inexpensive over-the-counter antacid like Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, Tums, or acid-reducing drugs called H2 blockers, such as cimetidine (Tagamet HB), famotidine (Pepcid AC), nizatidine (Axid AR), and ranitidine (Zantac 75, Zantac 150). Hold the heartburn on Thanksgiving
  • As a result of these findings Glaxo stopped clinical trials comparing ranitidine with omeprazole for ethical reasons.
  • The finding that their number is neither affected by ranitidine nor by cisapride treatment does not support this hypothesis.
  • Astra refuses to conduct further rat studies with lower doses of ranitidine, saying that this is Glaxo's job.
  • TREATMENT:  For those with mild disease (one or two periods of symptoms a year), prescription drugs that reduce secretion of stomach acid (cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine, nizatidine, or omeprazole) or that coat the lining of the stomach (sucralfate) usually relieve pain within a week, although ulcers take about eight weeks to heal. Recently Uploaded Slideshows
  • Both cimetidine and ranitidine are effective in raising gastric pH above 4 to 5 and may prove useful in protecting against stress ulceration.
  • Of course over-the-counter antacid pills (cimtidine and ranitidine) are available, but I really prefer to avoid possible side-effects they may cause.
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