Ranitidine Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Ranitidine Injection Information

Ranitidine Injection is a prescription medicine. It is primarily used for the treatment of Acidity, Peptic Ulcer, Heartburn. The alternative uses of Ranitidine Injection have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ranitidine Injection. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ranitidine Injection as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ranitidine Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Ranitidine Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Ranitidine Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ranitidine Injection related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Ranitidine Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Ranitidine Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Ranitidine Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Ranitidine Injection Benefits & Uses
Ranitidine Injection Dosage & How to Take
Ranitidine Injection Side Effects
Ranitidine Injection Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Ranitidine Injection with Other Drugs
Ranitidine Injection Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Ranitidine Injection
Ranitidine Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Ranitidine Injection Benefits & Uses

Ranitidine Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
Peptic Ulcer
Heartburn

Other Benefits

Ranitidine Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Ranitidine Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ranitidine Injection is used -

Severe

Pancreatic inflammation
Anaphylactic reaction
Bradycardia

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Hepatitis
Depression
Erectile Dysfunction (Read More - Home Remedies for Erectile Dysfunction)
Confusion

Mild

Fatigue
Drowsiness
Headache
Diarrhoea
Cough
Weakness

Ranitidine Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Ranitidine Injection safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Ranitidine Injection safely.

Safe
Is the use of Ranitidine Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Ranitidine Injection is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Ranitidine Injection on the Kidneys?

Ranitidine Injection may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ranitidine Injection on the Liver?

Ranitidine Injection is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ranitidine Injection on the Heart?

Ranitidine Injection is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Ranitidine Injection with Other Drugs

Ranitidine Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Gefitinib

Mild

Paracetamol

Ranitidine Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ranitidine Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Porphyria
Heart Disease
Allergy
Drug Allergies

Frequently asked Questions about Ranitidine Injection

Is this Ranitidine Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Ranitidine Injection.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Ranitidine Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Ranitidine Injection does not show any kind of adverse effect.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Ranitidine Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Ranitidine Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ranitidine Injection

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Ranitidine Injection, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Ranitidine Injection

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Ranitidine Injection as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Ranitidine Injection

Question about 5 years ago

How does Ranitidine Injection work?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Ranitidine Injection belong to a group of medication called a histamine antagonist or H2- receptor blocker. It works by blocking the histamine, which prevents the cells from excessive production of acids in the stomach. Hence, this medicine is useful in protecting the stomach lining and preventing from hyperacidity.

Question over 4 years ago

Can taking Ranitidine Injection cause pneumonia?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Taking [medicine] does not directly cause pneumonia. However, in some cases [medicine] may increase the chances of bacteria to grow inside the gut causing bacterial infections such as pneumonia. The bacterial growth in the gut can be caused due to decreased acid secretion in the stomach which allow growth of bacteria in the gut which can move into the lungs through breathing. Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing fever, breathing difficulties and nonstop coughing for more than 2 weeks.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Ranitidine Injection be used to treat gastritis?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Ranitidine Injection is used to treat gastritis. It helps by preventing the excess acid secretion in the stomach and additionally relieving the symptoms of gastritis such as stomach pain, stomach inflammation, and acid reflux.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Ranitidine Injection increase uric acid levels and cause gout-like symptoms?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Ranitidine Injection is found to increase the uric acid level in blood and cause the gout-like symptom such as pain in the joint, redness, and inflammation of joint. Regular uric acid level monitoring is needed if you are taking this medicine for the longest time.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Ranitidine Injection an antacid?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No, Ranitidine Injection is not an antacid. It belongs to the group of medicine called H2- receptor blocker which blocks excess acid secretion in the stomach while antacid only neutralizes the stomach acid by coating the stomach.