Ranitidine
(Generic Zantac®) reduces the amount
of acid in your stomach. It is used to treat and prevent
ulcers, to treat gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD),
and to treat conditions associated with excessive acid
secretion. |
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Ranitidine
(Generic Zantac®)
Side Effects
Nausea, diarrhea, headache, or dizziness may occur at first
as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects persist
or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor
if you experience any of these effects: unusual bleeding or
bruising, pounding chest pain, rash, difficulty sleeping,
mental changes, extreme weakness. If you notice other effects
not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
How to Use Ranitidine
Ranitidine is best taken with or immediately after meals.
This dose form must be dissolved in 6 to 8 ounces (180 to
240 mls) of water before drinking. Antacids and sucralfate
can block the effect of Ranitidine. If you are taking an antacid
in addition to Ranitidine, separate the doses of each medication
by at least one half hour. If you are taking sucralfate in
addition to Ranitidine, take the Ranitidine 2 hours before
the sucralfate. Do not stop taking Ranitidine without your
doctor's approval. Stopping therapy too soon may delay healing
of the ulcer.
Uses
Ranitidine reduces the amount of acid in your stomach. It
is used to treat and prevent ulcers, to treat gastroesophageal
reflux disorder (GERD), and to treat conditions associated
with excessive acid secretion.
Precautions
If you have kidney or liver disease, tell your doctor before
taking Ranitidine. If you have ulcers, do not smoke cigarettes.
Smoking apparently inhibits ulcer healing. This product contains
phenylalanine which is important for people with phenylketonuria.
Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should inform their
doctors before taking Ranitidine.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription
medications you may use, especially of: ketoconazole, itraconazole,
triazolam. Ranitidine is available in both prescription and
over-the-counter formulations. Do not take both at the same
time. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or
pharmacist approval.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose
may include difficulty breathing, fast heartbeat, tremors,
vomiting, restlessness, weakness, fatigue, or dizziness.
Notes
Your doctor may recommend some lifestyle changes such as stress-reducing
programs, diet changes and exercise to assist in the treatment
and prevention of ulcers. Ranitidine may affect the results
of tests for urine protein. Be sure to tell your doctor you
are taking ranitidine.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take
if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the
missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not
"double-up" the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store between 36 and 86 degrees F (between 2 and 30 degrees
C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
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