Rhine 150 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ranitidine hydrochloride |
| Company | Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Rhine
Categories
- Medicine
- Gastrointestinal Medication
- Ulcer Treatment
Description
- Rhine is a medication used for the treatment of active duodenal ulcer, benign gastric ulcer, ulcer associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, post-operative stress ulcer, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It competitively blocks histamine at H2-receptors of the gastric parietal cells, inhibiting gastric acid secretion.
Color Options
- White
Dosage Form
- Tablet
- Syrup
- IV Injection
- IV Infusion
Dosage Instructions
- 150 mg twice daily for duodenal and gastric ulcer
- Maintenance dose of 150 mg at night for preventing recurrences
- Recommended oral dose for children is 2-4 mg/kg twice daily
- Slow IV injection or intermittent IV infusion for different conditions
Pharmacology
- Competitively blocks histamine at H2-receptors of the gastric parietal cells
- Inhibits gastric acid secretion without affecting pepsin secretion, pentagastrin-stimulated intrinsic factor secretion, or serum gastrin
Interaction
- Delayed absorption with propantheline bromide
- Minimal inhibition of hepatic metabolism of certain drugs
- May alter absorption of pH-dependent drugs
- Reduction in bioavailability with antacids
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Ranitidine
Side Effects
- Altered bowel habit
- Dizziness
- Rash
- Tiredness
- Reversible confusional states
- Headache
- Decreased blood counts
- Muscle or joint pain
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Crosses the placenta
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Reduced dosage for patients with impaired renal and hepatic function
Use in Special Populations
- Similar ulcer healing rates in elderly patients as in younger patients
- No difference in the incidence of adverse effects in elderly patients
Overdose Effects
- No particular problems expected
- Symptomatic and supportive therapy recommended if required
Therapeutic Class
- H2 receptor antagonist
Reconstitution
- Specific instructions for different types of intravenous administration
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Protect from light