Ranitidine - instructions for use
Drug drug ranitidine instructions forapplication refers to antiulcer drugs, the action of which is based on the ability to inhibit the formation of compounds of hydrochloric acid in the body. With this action, there is a blockage of H2 histamine receptors, which helps to reduce the production of acidic gastric juice. The drug is in the form of injectable solutions and tablets.
As a rule, the drug ranitidine effectivepromotes the healing of ulcers. The main diseases in which this medication is indicated are peptic ulcer, chronic dyspepsia, esophagitis, peptic ulcers.
Release of the drug is carried out exclusively byrecipes, because it requires an individual selection of dosage and the appointment period of the drug. Do not take this medicine for children under the age of 12 years.
Ranitidine in tablets is prescribed in casesexacerbation of stomach ulcers. It is also effective in duodenal ulcer. In these cases, the drug is prescribed one capsule or tablet (dosage - 150 mg) once a day. In some cases, taking 2 tablets. The daily dose at any reception should not exceed 450 mg. If the medicine is used as a prophylactic drug, then one tablets twice a day is prescribed.
Ranitidine tablets, instructions for userecommends taking, regardless of food intake, while they should be washed down with water. If the tablets are available in the form of a soluble effervescent concentrate, they must first be completely dissolved in a small amount of water.
Produced Ranitidine and in the form of solutions for injection. With this appointment, both children and adults, the dosage is 2 milliliters. The drug is administered without preliminary dissolution, very slowly.
It is highly undesirable to use medicinalmeans during pregnancy, because it is determined its negative impact on the development of the fetus. It is necessary to limit reception during breastfeeding.
When using Ranitidine may occurside effects in the form of a headache, nausea and vomiting are possible. There are cases of dizziness, blurred consciousness, hair loss and loss of orientation, but such manifestations are recorded very rarely. In doses over 450 mg per day, the agent can provoke the development of impotence and a decrease in libido.
Thus, the main contraindications touse of the drug is increased individual sensitivity to its components, pregnancy, lactation. It is strictly forbidden to take medication for children under 12 years old.
Features of the drug ranitidine instructionson application stipulates the following. The most important thing is that you should start taking it only after consulting a doctor and prescribing an individual dose. Perhaps, before making a decision on the appointment of a drug, a special study will be needed to exclude the stomach tumor. In this case, taking the drug is absolutely unacceptable!
It is recommended to stop taking medicationgradually, because after its abolition there is a danger of recurrence of a peptic ulcer. If there are violations of kidney function, the dose should be reduced taking into account the testimony.
Since the drug ranitidine - bismuthcitrate, it is necessary to avoid overdoses with extreme caution. If there is a suspicion of an overdose, it is necessary to call the doctor immediately, and before taking it, take several tablets of activated charcoal.
Carefully refer to thedrugs will be concomitant with ranitidine. the instructions for use limit its simultaneous use with anticholinergics, especially this restriction applies to the elderly.
