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|authorTag=Ammu Susheela, M.D.[1]
|genericName=Ranitidine
|aOrAn=a
|drugClass=antacid
|indicationType=treatment
|indication=relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach
prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by certain foods and beverages
|adverseReactions=headache, constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain
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|fdaLIADAdult=* Relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach
Prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by certain foods and beverages
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Ranitidine (oral) in adult patients.
|offLabelAdultNoGuideSupport======Condition1=====
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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Ranitidine (oral) in adult patients.
|fdaLIADPed======Condition1=====
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There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Ranitidine (oral) in pediatric patients.
|offLabelPedGuideSupport======Condition1=====
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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Ranitidine (oral) in pediatric patients.
|offLabelPedNoGuideSupport======Condition1=====
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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Ranitidine (oral) in pediatric patients.
|contraindications=* Condition1
|warnings======Allergy alert=====
Do not use if you are allergic to ranitidine or other acid reducers
Do not use if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools. These may be signs of a serious condition.
with other acid reducers
if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
frequent chest pain
frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
unexplained weight loss
nausea or vomiting
stomach pain
had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating, or dizziness
chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
Stop use and ask a doctor if your heartburn continues or worsens
you need to take this product for more than 14 days
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
|useInPregnancyFDA=* Pregnancy Category
|useInPregnancyAUS=* Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Ranitidine (oral) in women who are pregnant.
|useInLaborDelivery=There is no FDA guidance on use of Ranitidine (oral) during labor and delivery.
|useInNursing=There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ranitidine (oral) with respect to nursing mothers.
|useInPed=There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ranitidine (oral) with respect to pediatric patients.
|useInGeri=There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ranitidine (oral) with respect to geriatric patients.
|useInGender=There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ranitidine (oral) with respect to specific gender populations.
|useInRace=There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ranitidine (oral) with respect to specific racial populations.
|useInRenalImpair=There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ranitidine (oral) in patients with renal impairment.
|useInHepaticImpair=There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ranitidine (oral) in patients with hepatic impairment.
|useInReproPotential=There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ranitidine (oral) in women of reproductive potentials and males.
|useInImmunocomp=There is no FDA guidance one the use of Ranitidine (oral) in patients who are immunocompromised.
|administration=* Oral
Intravenous
|monitoring=There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Ranitidine (oral) in the drug label.
Description
|IVCompat=There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Ranitidine (oral) in the drug label.
|PD=There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Ranitidine (oral) in the drug label.
|PK=There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Ranitidine (oral) in the drug label.
|nonClinToxic=There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Ranitidine (oral) in the drug label.
|clinicalStudies=There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Ranitidine (oral) in the drug label.
|howSupplied=*
|fdaPatientInfo=There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Ranitidine (oral) in the drug label.
|alcohol=* Alcohol-Ranitidine (oral) interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
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| ChEBI = 8776
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