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Ranitidine (INN) (IPA: ) is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist that inhibits stomach acid production, and commonly used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is currently marketed by GlaxoSmithKline under the trade name Zantac.
Clinical use
Main article: H2-receptor antagonist
Certain preparations of ranitidine are available over the counter (OTC) in various countries. In the United States, 75 mg and 150 mg tablets are available OTC. In Australia, small packs of 150 mg and 300 mg tablets are Schedule 2 Pharmacy Medicines. Larger doses and pack sizes still require a prescription.
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going home tonight! Excited! haha
ranitidine (rani) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:49:46 -0000
going home tonight! Excited! haha
currently listening to Taylor Swift's You Belong With Me...been hooked with the song for a month already. argh. haha
ranitidine (rani) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:48:11 -0000
currently listening to Taylor Swift's You Belong With Me...been hooked with the song for a month already. argh. haha
watched AVATAR (thumbss up) with Lay's Salt and Vinegar. Ate at IHAWAN for dinner with my schwester. :D
ranitidine (rani) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:45:44 -0000
watched AVATAR (thumbss up) with Lay's Salt and Vinegar. Ate at IHAWAN for dinner with my schwester. :D
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