Ranitidine
Zantac (ranitidine) is a brand-name H2 receptor antagonist that was used to reduce stomach acid production. It was prescribed to treat conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcers, and heartburn. Note: This medication has been recalled and withdrawn from the market in many countries due to concerns about a potential carcinogenic contaminant.
Zantac is a stomach acid reducer that was used for heartburn, GERD, and ulcers but has been withdrawn from the market due to safety concerns.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 152523
- Generic
- Zantac
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Was used to treat and prevent heartburn, acid indigestion, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcers, and conditions where excessive stomach acid secretion occurs.
Worked by blocking histamine H2 receptors in the stomach lining, which decreased acid production and provided relief from acid-related conditions.
Zantac was recalled globally due to detection of NDMA, a probable human carcinogen. Patients were advised to consult healthcare providers for alternative treatments. Always discuss current medication availability with a pharmacist or doctor.
Official drug label
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