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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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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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.
No, one should not discontinue Ranitidine Injection on their own, because it may cause unwanted rebound effects. There is a possibility of experiencing the symptoms of acidity again when this drug is suddenly discontinued. So, you must consult your doctor before stopping this medicine.
Ranitidine Injection is not directly used for treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is given if acid secretion increases due to IBS. IBS is managed by a combination of drug therapy like antispasmodic ( to relieve stomach pain), laxatives ( to relieve constipation), and antimotility drugs ( to relieve diarrhea).
Avoid smoking while you are taking Ranitidine Injection. As per clinical studies, the effectiveness of Ranitidine Injection is found to be lesser in smokers as compared to non-smokers. Moreover, smoking may increase the acid secretions which can cause stomach problems. Please discuss with your doctor to know more.
Ranitidine Injection is a brand name of ranitidine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug called antihistamine (H2 receptor blocker). It prevents excessive acid production in the stomach. It is used to treat a number of diseases such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome.
Yes, you can take Ranitidine Injection with steroids when prescribed by your doctor. No harmful medicinal interactions are reported between these two medications. However, if you feel any discomfort while taking the two of them together please inform your doctor immediately.
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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