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 is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ranitidine Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Ranitidine Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Ranitidine Injection safely.
Is the use of Ranitidine Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Ranitidine Injection is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ranitidine Injection on the Kidneys?
Ranitidine Injection may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ranitidine Injection on the Liver?
Ranitidine Injection is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Ranitidine Injection on the Heart?
Ranitidine Injection is completely safe for the heart.
Ranitidine Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ranitidine Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ranitidine Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Ranitidine Injection.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ranitidine Injection does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Ranitidine Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
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.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ranitidine Injection
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Ranitidine Injection as it can have severe side effects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zantac® (ranitidine hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 650
