Rantid 150 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ranitidine hydrochloride |
| Company | Aztec pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of active duodenal ulcer
- Benign gastric ulcer
- Prevention of ulcer associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent
- Post operative stress ulcer
- Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Gastro-intestinal haemorrhage from stress ulcer in seriously ill patient
- Recurrent haemorrhage in patients with bleeding peptic ulcer
- Before general anesthesia in patient considered to be at risk of acid aspiration
- Particularly obstetric patients
Pharmacology
Competitively blocks histamine at H2-receptors of the gastric parietal cells which inhibits gastric acid secretion
Dosage & Administration
- Usual dosage is 150 mg twice daily for 4 to 8 weeks
- 150 mg at night for preventing recurrences
- Children dosage: 2-4 mg/kg twice daily, maximum 300 mg daily
Interaction
May alter absorption of pH-dependent drugs and reduce bioavailability with antacids
Contraindications
Patients hypersensitive to Ranitidine
Side Effects
- Altered bowel habit
- Dizziness
- Rash
- Tiredness
- Reversible confusional states
- Headache
- Decreased blood counts
- Muscle or joint pain
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Ranitidine crosses the placenta
- Used during pregnancy if considered essential
- Excreted in human breast milk
- Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing mother
Precautions & Warnings
Given in reduced dosage to patients with impaired renal and hepatic function
Use in Special Populations
Similar ulcer healing rates in elderly patients
Overdose Effects
No particular problems expected following overdosage
Therapeutic Class
H2 receptor antagonist
Reconstitution
Multiple dilution and preparation options for intravenous administration
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool and dry place, protect from light