ProductName : Rantac
GenericName : Ranitidine Injection 50 mg/2ml
Manufacturer: Jb Chemicals
Rantac50 MG Injection belongs to a drug group known as histamine-2 blocker. The drugreduced the amount of acid production in the stomach, effectively treatingstomach and intestine ulcers. Moreover, the drug also helps control conditionslikegastroesophageal refluxdisease (GERD) and zollinger-ellison syndromewhich lead to excessive acid production in the stomach.
Patientsneed to be aware that Rantac 50 MG Injection intake can increase the chances ofsuccumbing topneumonia. Its symptoms are pain in the chest,fever,coughing up slimy green snort and problems with breathing. Also make sure thatyou are not allergic to the drug. Make sure it is safe for you to consumeRantac 50 MG Injection, if you suffer from health problems likeliver,kidney diseaseand porphyria. Although the drug does notreally harm an unborn child, ensure that you tell your doctor if youarepregnant. The drug does pass into breast build, thus let your doctorknow if you are on the drug while breast feeding too.
Thedrug should be taken according to instructions given by the doctor. Do notchange the dosage on your own. Rantac 50 MG Injection is meant for oralconsumption and should be swallowed immediately. Do not chew or let theeffervescent tablet dissolve after you place it in your mouth. The amount ofwater used to dissolve the tablet depends on the dosage that you take. Forinstance, if you are taking 25 mg of Rantac 50 MG Injection, dissolve it in 1teaspoon of water. If you are taking 150 mg of Rantac 50 MG Injection dissolveit in 6-8oz of water. The drug should be continued untiltheulcerheals completely. Generally it takes about 8 weeks for anulcer to properly heal.
Uses
Ranitidineisused to treat ulcers of thestomachandintestinesandprevent them from coming back after they have healed.Thismedicationis also used to treat certainstomachandthroat (esophagus) problems (such as erosiveesophagitis, gastroesophagealreflux disease-GERD,Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing theamount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms suchascoughthat doesnt go away,stomach pain,heartburn, anddifficulty swallowing. Ranitidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2blockers.
Thisform of ranitidine is given by injection and is used for short-term treatmentof these conditions when you cannot take this medication bymouth. Yourdoctor should switch you to taking this medication bymouthwhenpossible.
Howto use Ranitidine Hcl Vial
Readthe Patient Information Leaflet if available fromyourpharmacistbefore you start usingranitidineand eachtime you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor orpharmacist.
Thismedicationisgiven by injection into a vein or muscle as directed by your doctor. Premixedbags should only be given into a vein. The dosage and length of treatment arebased on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, thedosage may also be based onbody weight.
Side Effects
Headache,constipation,ordiarrheamay occur. Pain, redness, burning, or stinging may occurat the injection site. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell yourdoctor orpharmacistpromptly.
Rememberthat your doctor has prescribed thismedicationbecause he or she hasjudged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Manypeople using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tellyour doctor right away if you have any serious side effects,including: visionchanges (such asblurred vision), mental/moodchanges (such as nervousness, confusion,depression,hallucinations),easy bleeding/bruising, enlargedbreasts, severe tiredness,fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, signs of infection (such assorethroatthat doesnt go away, fever, chills), severe abdominal/stomachpain, dark urine, yellowingeyes/skin.
Precautions
Beforeusingranitidine, tell your doctor orpharmacistif you areallergic to it; or to other H2 blockers (cimetidine,famotidine,nizatidine); or if you have any otherallergies. This product may containinactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Interactions
Druginteractionsmay change how yourmedicationswork or increaseyour risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain allpossibledrug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use(including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share itwith your doctor andpharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosageof any medicines without your doctors approval.
Someproducts needstomachacid so that the body can absorb themproperly.Ranitidinedecreasesstomachacid, so it may change howwell these products work. Some affected productsincludeatazanavir,dasatinib,delavirdine, certain azoleantifungals (such asitraconazole,ketoconazole), pazopanib, amongothers.
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