Ranitidine injection
What is ranitidine injection?
RANITIDINE (Zantac�) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of
stomach acid. Ranitidine is used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers. It can
relieve ulcer pain and discomfort, and the heartburn from gastroesophageal
reflux disease. Generic ranitidine injections are available.
What should I tell my health care
provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
�frequently drink alcohol-containing beverages
�kidney disease
�liver disease
�other chronic illness
�porphyria
�an unusual or allergic reaction to ranitidine, other medicines, foods,
dyes, or preservatives
�pregnant or trying to get pregnant
�breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Ranitidine is for injection into a muscle, or infusion into a vein.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this
medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your
next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with
ranitidine?
�alcohol containing beverages
�alendronate
�cefditoren
�cefpodoxime
�cefuroxime
�delavirdine
�enoxacin
�glipizide
�glyburide
�iron supplements
�itraconazole
�ketoconazole
�metformin
�nifedipine
�propantheline
�theophylline
�triazolam
�warfarin
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you
are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or
herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you
are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you
use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with
your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your
medicines.
What side effects may I notice
from receiving ranitidine?
Side effects with ranitidine are infrequent.
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care
professional as soon as possible:
�agitation, nervousness, depression, hallucinations
�breast swelling and tenderness, or sexual difficulties (impotence) in
men
�redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside
the mouth
�skin rash, itching
�unusual weakness or tiredness
�vomiting
�yellowing of the skin or eyes
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your
prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
�constipation or diarrhea
�dizziness
�headache
�nausea
What should I watch for while
taking ranitidine?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your stomach or intestinal
condition does not improve or gets worse. You may need to take this medicine
for several days before your symptoms improve.
Do not self-medicate with aspirin, ibuprofen or other antiinflammatory
medicines; these can aggravate your condition.
Do not smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol; these increase irritation in your stomach
and can lengthen the time it will take for ulcers to heal. Cigarettes and
alcohol can also worsen acid reflux or heartburn.
If you get black, tarry stools or vomit up what looks like coffee grounds, call
your prescriber or health care professional at once. You may have a bleeding
ulcer.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
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