Ranitidine

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

H2 receptor blocker.

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Duodenal ulcers, benign stomach ulcers, reflux esophagitis, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.

Adults with normal kidney function: duodenal and benign gastric ulcers: 300 mg after dinner or before bed or 150 mg ranitidine twice a day (morning and evening).

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Hypersensitivity reactions, eosinophilia, urticaria, pruritus, fever, myalgias, pancreatitis; joint pain, headaches, fatigue, depression, confusion, hallucinations, transaminase and creatinine elevation, loss of libido, potency disorders, cardiac arrhythmia, drop in blood pressure, bronchospasm, pancytopenia, leukopenia and thrombopenia, agranulocytosis, acute tubulointerstitial nephritis.

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Children under 10 years; porphyria in the medical history.

PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.

Ranitidine-ratiopharm, Sostril, Zantic

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer