"Ranitidine" is an antiulcer drug that helps to reduce the acidity of gastric juice. The tool blocks the histamine receptors of the mucous membrane of the organ. In addition, Ranitidine reduces the volume of gastric juice. Metabolization of the drug occurs in the liver. The drug is excreted in the urine. Has the ability to penetrate the placenta, excreted in mother's milk. Available in the form of tablets and injection for intravenous and intramuscular administration.
" Ranitidine." Indications for use
The medicine “Ranitidine” is prescribed by the attending physician for the purpose of prevention and treatment of duodenal ulcers, stomach, with erosive esophagitis, for the prevention and treatment of postoperative ulcers, the relief of recurrence of bleeding from the upper stomach, for the prevention of aspiration of gastric juice during surgical operations using anesthesia.
Method of application, dosage of the drug "Ranitidine"
Indications for laboratory studies of gastric acidity are analyzed by a specialist doctor. Then prescribes therapeutic treatment. The optimal dosage is 150 mg twice a day. The duration of the therapeutic effect of the drug after a single dose is 12 hours.
Ranitidine can be taken without regard to meals. The tablets do not need to be chewed. They should be consumed whole, washed down with a small amount of liquid. It is required to previously dissolve Ranitidine effervescent tablets in a glass of water . Indications for use of a soluble preparation correspond to indications for taking conventional tablets. During treatment, it is advisable to observe some precautions:
- it is not recommended to abruptly stop taking the drug in connection with a possible relapse of a stomach ulcer;
- patients with impaired liver and kidney function should take Ranitidine under the supervision of a physician;
- before taking the drug, it is necessary to conduct an examination of organs (esophagus, stomach, duodenum) for the presence of malignant tumors: if any, the drug is not prescribed;
- the drug "Ranitidine" during pregnancy and during breastfeeding is contraindicated;
- Do not take this medicine for children under 14 years of age.
When purchasing the medicine “Ranitidine”, it is advisable to immediately examine the contraindications by reading the attached annotation. In addition, the drug should not be taken in conjunction with certain drugs and alcohol in order to avoid negative effects. Recommendations and advice will be given by a specialist.
Side effects. Overdose
The negative effect of taking the drug may occur with prolonged or uncontrolled use. Side effects are: headache, dizziness, drowsiness, depression, blurred vision, tachycardia, decreased blood pressure, bradycardia, nausea, vomiting, disturbed stool, arthralgia, various allergic reactions (rash, bronchospasm, eosinophilia), thrombocytopenia, granulocytopenia.
In case of adverse reactions, prem drugs should be discontinued. With an overdose of the drug in patients, convulsions, arrhythmia, and bradycardia are observed. The elimination of symptoms is carried out by gastric lavage, symptomatic therapy.
The therapeutic effect of the drug "Ranitidine" (indications for admission testify to this) is aimed at reducing the acidity of gastric juice. As a result of this factor, pain caused by the action of hydrochloric acid on the damaged mucosa is relieved. It should be remembered that the appearance of any discomfort in the body requires immediate medical attention. Timely medical care is the key to longevity and health.