Generic Name - Ranitidine
Category - Antiulcer agent.
Indications
Ulcers in Stomach and intestines.
Generic Ranitidine is indicated to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. Ranitidine is also used to treat conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid and conditions in which acid comes up into the esophagus and causes heartburn, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Ranitidine works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces.
Generic for Ranitidine Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Ranitidine is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Ranitidine should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Porphyria
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Ranitidine. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Alendronate
cefditoren
cefpodoxime
cefuroxime
delavirdine
enoxacin
glipizide
glyburide
iron supplements
itraconazole
ketoconazole
metformin
nifedipine
propantheline
theophylline
triazolam
warfarin
Generic for Ranitidine Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericRanitidine
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Ranitidine for active duodenal ulcer is 150 milligrams 2 times a day or 10 milliliters (2 teaspoonfuls) 2 times a day. Your doctor also might prescribe 300 milligrams or 20 milliliters (4 teaspoonfuls) once a day, after the evening meal or at bedtime, if necessary for your convenience.
Generic for Ranitidine Adverse Effects
The most common Side Effects of Generic Ranitidine are agitation, nervousness, hallucinations, constipation or diarrhea, dark yellow or brown urine, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth and skin rash, itching. This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Ranitidine.
Generic for Ranitidine and Pregnancy
Studies do not indicate whether use of Generic Ranitidine during pregnancy can cause any harm to the fetus. Hence, before taking Generic Ranitidine, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant .
Generic for Ranitidine and Breastfeeding
It is best for Mothers who are taking Generic Ranitidine and who wish to breast-feed to discuss with their doctor the benefits and risks associated.
Generic for Ranitidine and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Ranitidine in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Ranitidine and Geriatric
Generic Ranitidine has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
Note
The above information about Generic Ranitidine serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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