Ranitid is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ranitid is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE
Ranitid does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Ranitid should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ranitid may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Ranitid should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ranitid may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Ranitid 150mg Tablet
Introduction
Ranitid is a medicine that reduces the amount of excess acid make by your stomach. It is used to treat and prevent heartburn, indigestion and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach. It is also used to treat and prevent stomach ulcers, ...
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Uses of Ranitid
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
Peptic ulcer disease
Side effects of Ranitid
Common
Sleepiness
Headache
Tiredness
Constipation
Diarrhea
How to use Ranitid
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ranitid may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Ranitid works
Ranitid is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist. It works by reducing the acid produced in the stomach. This helps to relieve acid-related indigestion and heartburn.
What if you forget to take Ranitid?
If you miss a dose of Ranitid, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
If you are also taking other medications to treat acidity (e.g., antacid), take them 2 hours before or after taking Ranitid.
Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Ranitid for 2 weeks as you may be suffering from some other problems.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease as dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.
Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.
Brief Description
Indication
Dyspepsia, H. pylori infection, Benign gastric and duodenal ulceration, GERD, Acid aspiration during general anesth, Prophylaxis during NSAID treatmen...
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Administration
May be taken with or without food.
IV Administration
Direct injection: 50 mg diluted to ?20 mL with compatible IV infusion fluid and given over ?5...
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Adult Dose
Oral
Benign gastric and duodenal ulceration
Adult: Initially, 300 mg daily at bedtime or 150 mg bid for 4-8 wk; 300 mg bid for 4 wk may be used in d...
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Child Dose
Oral
Benign gastric and duodenal ulceration
Child: 1 mth to 16 yr 4-8 mg/kg daily in 2 divided doses. Max: 300 mg/day. Treatment duration: 4-8 wk. M...
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Renal Dose
Oral:
CrCl Dosage
<50 150 mg daily at bedtime, adjust dose cautiously if necessary.Parenteral:
Individual doses may be reduced to 25 mg.
Contraindication
Porphyria.
Mode of Action
Ranitidine competitively blocks histamine at H2-receptors of the gastric parietal cells which inhibits gastric acid secretion. It does not affect peps...
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Precaution
Possibility of malignancy should be excluded prior to therapy as the drug may mask symptoms and delay diagnosis of gastric malignancy. Patients w/ dif...
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