Friday, October 7, 2016

Ranitidine

Generic Name : Ranitidine

Pronunciation : ra nye' te deen

Trade Name(s): 
India- Acidom-O, Aciloc, Aciloc-Rd, Acispas, Actiran, Actispas-R, Alcirid-O, Alotac, Avispas, Aztec, Aztec-D, Becotac, Candotac-O, Consec, Din, Emtec, Entac, Giran, Healcer, Helkoss, Helkoss-D, Histac, Hytide, Intac, Kamtac, Lantac, Lydin, Manotac, Meditin, Meditin Pl, Nilcer, Nitin, Pentac, Peploc, Radic, Rak-Md, Rak-Om, Rancer, Ranee-M, Ranial, Ranicom, Ranidom, Ranidom-O, Ranidom-O, Ranidom-O, Raniglo, Raninec, Raninec-Dm, Ranispas, Ranisun, Ranisun-D, Ranisym, Ranitidine, Ranitidine, Ranitin, Ranizac, Ranloc, Rannet, Ranoz, Rantac, Rantac-D, Rdin, Relitin, Renitab, Ridcer, Rintid, R-Loc, Rt-Dom, Siacid, Spasmodin, Syntac-D , Tab Acidom, Tab Acidom, Tacniz, Tak-D, Tak-M, Tak-Md, Taurdin, Tinadum, Tydin, Udidine, Ulcidome, Ulcispas, Ulfast, Ultac, Zinetac, Zomitac, Zoran, Zynol.
International- Tritec, Zantac.


Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is an antacid, antireflux agent & antiulcerant, prescribed for peptic ulcer.





When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 


Hypersensitivity.





Pregnancy Category :













A B C D X
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.


When it is to be taken : 
Adult: PO- Initial: The recommended dose is 300 mg at bedtime or 150 mg twice daily for 4-8 weeks depending on the condition.


How it should be taken : 
It comes as a capsule and tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.




Special Instruction : 
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of porphyria, kidney or liver disease; during pregnancy and breastfeeding.


Side Effects : 
Headache, constipation, nausea, abdominal pain and dizziness.

Other Precautions : 
* Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions : 
Keep this medication in the container it came in and out of the reach of children.



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