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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.
No. Ranitidine decreases stomach acid production, so it is useful in the prophylaxis of heartburn/acid reflux and related conditions. A "narcotic" is a drug with psychoactive compounds and sleep-inducing properties, such as opiates. Ranitidine has neither of these properties.
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Is Ranitidine capitalized?
Ranitidine is typically capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a specific medication.
Is ranitidine the same as zantac?
Yes, Zantac is a brand name drug for ranitidine, which is an antacid.
Why does ranitidine easily dissolve?
Ranitidine easily dissolves in water because it is a hydrophilic compound, meaning it has an affinity for water molecules. This allows the ranitidine molecules to break apart and mix with water, facilitating its dissolution.
Does ranitidine have amphetamine in it?
No
Is Ranitidine bad for liver?
no it is not
What is the generic name of ranitidine?
Zantac
What is Zantac also called?
Ranitidine
Does this drug interfere with coumadin?
ranitidine
Is saraqeal a narcotic?
No. seroquel is not a narcotic but it is a non-narcotic.No. seroquel is not a narcotic but it is a non-narcotic.
Is clorazepate a narcotic?
No it is not a narcotic. Clozapine is an antipsychotic.
What is the nursing consideration for ranitidine?
in peptic ulcer
Substitute for ranitidine for better ED?
Hmmm, ranitidine is used to control stomach acid. If by ED you mean erectile dysfunction, I don't see the connection.
