Anti-ulcer drug 'Ranitidine'. Indications for use

"Ranitidine" is an antiulcer medication that helps reduce the acidity of gastric juice. The agent blocks the histamine receptors of the mucous membrane of the organ. In addition, "Ranitidine" reduces the amount of gastric juice. Metabolization of the agent occurs in the liver. The drug is excreted in the urine. Has the ability to penetrate the placenta, is excreted with the mother's milk. It is available in the form of tablets and a solution for injection for intravenous and intramuscular administration.

" Ranitidine." Indications for use

The drug "Ranitidin" is prescribed by the attending physician for the prevention and treatment of duodenal ulcers, stomach, with erosive esophagitis, for the prevention and treatment of postoperative ulcers, relief of recurrences of bleeding from the upper stomach, for the prevention of aspiration of gastric juice during surgical operations with application Anesthesia.

Method of application, dosage of the drug "Ranitidine"

Indications of laboratory studies of acidity of gastric juice are analyzed by a specialist doctor. Then he 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 regardless of food. Tablets do not need to be chewed. It should be consumed whole, washed down with a small amount of liquid. It is required to pre-dissolve the effervescent tablets "Ranitidine" in a glass of water . Indications for use of a soluble drug correspond to the indications for taking conventional tablets. In the treatment it is advisable to observe some precautions:

• It is not recommended to stop abruptly taking the medication because of a possible relapse of the stomach ulcer;
• Patients with impaired liver and kidney function should take "Ranitidine" under the supervision of a doctor;
• Before the beginning of taking the drug, it is necessary to conduct an examination of the organs (esophagus, stomach, duodenum) for the presence of malignant tumors: if any, the agent is not prescribed;
• The drug "Ranitidine" during pregnancy and during breast-feeding is contraindicated;
• Do not take this medication for children under 14 years old.

When buying a drug "Ranitidine", it is advisable to study contraindications immediately after reading the attached annotation. In addition, the drug should not be taken together with certain medicines 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 the following: headache, dizziness, drowsiness, depressive conditions, visual impairment, tachycardia, lowering blood pressure, bradycardia, nausea, vomiting, stool, arthralgia, various allergic reactions (rash, bronchial spasm, eosinophilia), thrombocytopenia, Granulocytopenia.

In case of adverse reactions, medication should be discontinued. When an overdose of the remedy is observed in patients convulsions, arrhythmia, bradycardia. Elimination of symptoms is made by washing the stomach, 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, the 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 an immediate appeal to the doctor. Timely medical care is a guarantee of longevity and health.