RANITIDINE (Injection) (Injectable)
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RANITIDINE (Injection) (Injectable) Drug and Prescription Information
RANITIDINE (Injection) (Injectable)
RANITIDINE (Injection) (Injectable) Medication Classification
RANITIDINE (Injection)
RANITIDINE (Injection) (Injectable) Brandname
Zantac
RANITIDINE (Injection) (Injectable) is used for the Treatment
Ranitidine (ra-NIT-ti-deen) Treats stomach ulcers and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid (such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). This medicine is a histamine H2-blocker.
When To Not Use RANITIDINE (Injection) (Injectable)
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to ranitidine.
How Should You Use RANITIDINE (Injection) (Injectable)
Proper RANITIDINE (Injection) (Injectable) Storage
Store RANITIDINE (Injection) (Injectable) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep RANITIDINE (Injection) (Injectable) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using RANITIDINE (Injection) (Injectable)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using triazolam (Halcion®).
RANITIDINE (Injection) (Injectable) Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart rhythm problems, or a history of acute porphyria.
- Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect the results of certain medical tests.
RANITIDINE (Injection) (Injectable) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
- Blistering, peeling, red skin rash.
- Fast, slow, or uneven heartbeat.
- Dark-colored urine or pale stools.
- Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in your upper stomach.
- Unusual bruising, bleeding, or weakness.
- Yellow skin or eyes. If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Constipation or diarrhea.
- Headache, may be severe.
- Pain, itching, or burning in the skin where the needle is placed.
- Stomach upset.