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Ranitidine 150 belongs to the group of gastrointestinal drugs, prepared in the form of film-coated tablets. The main ingredient of the drug Ranipin 150 is Ranitidine, which is indicated for the treatment of acute duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux...
1. What is Ranitidine 150?
Ranipin 150 contains the active ingredient Ranitidine, which belongs to the group of drugs that block histamine H2 receptors. This compound also competitively inhibits the H2 receptor of the cell wall, thereby reducing the amount of acid in the gastric juice secreted both day and night, possibly even in the state of being stimulated by food, insulin, amino acids. , histamine or pentagastrin.
Ranitidine compounds also have a stronger inhibitory effect on acid secretion than Cimetidine, but undesirable side effects are less.
2. Indications and contraindications for the use of Ranipin 150
Ranipin 150 is indicated in the treatment of acute duodenal ulcers, benign gastric ulcers and diseases related to the digestive system.
In case patients have hypersecretion with Zollinger Ellison syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer due to drugs, it is also indicated to use Ranipin 150.
However, Ranipin 150 is contraindicated with other drugs. case of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
3. Dosage and how to use Ranipin 150
Ranipin 150 is used orally.
For the treatment of advanced gastric and duodenal ulcers, esophagitis, the recommended dose of Ranitidine 150 is 300mg/day, taken at bedtime or 150mg/twice/day for 4 to 6 weeks. Maintenance dose is 150mg each time at bedtime.
For the treatment of Zollinger Ellison syndrome, the usual starting dose is 150 mg three times a day, which can be increased to 900-120 mg/day.
In case of renal failure, the dose of Ranitidine 150 should be reduced according to the blood creatinine index.
Note: The above recommended therapeutic dose for Ranipin 150 is for reference only. Therefore, before using Ranipin 150, patients need to be prescribed by a doctor.
4. Management of missed dose and overdose of Ranitidine 150
If you miss a dose of Ranitidine 150, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if the interval between the missed dose and the next dose is too close, skip the missed dose. Patients should not double the dose of Ranipin 150, because it can cause drug overdose. To overcome the situation of missing doses of Ranipin 150, patients can set an alarm or ask their loved ones to remind them. In the event that Ranipin 150 is accidentally used in excess of the prescribed dose and shows some unwanted signs, it is necessary to take the patient to the emergency room immediately. However, family members can apply some preliminary treatment measures when poisoning with Ranipin 150, such as causing vomiting. Then take the patient to a medical facility for treatment.
5. Side effects when using the drug Ranipin 150
Ranipin 150 may cause some unwanted side effects during treatment. However, for each case, the side effects of Ranipin 150 may vary from mild to severe.
Some common side effects caused by Ranitidine 150 include: Digestive disturbances, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, constipation, dry mouth,... These side effects may occur. At the start of treatment or after increasing the dose of Ranitidine 150. Usually the side effects caused by Ranipin 150 can be transient or decrease over time.
However, in some cases Ranipin 150 can cause serious unwanted side effects with rare reactions. These reactions may appear within minutes of using Ranipin 150 or longer for a few days. When serious side effects such as transient liver enzyme changes, hypersensitivity, bradycardia, atrioventricular block appear, patients should stop using Ranipin 150 and seek medical assistance. economy immediately.
Some notes during the use of Ranipin 150:
For pregnant and lactating women, caution should be taken when using Ranipin 150. Patients should be advised to use Ranipin 150 from a doctor. and carefully analyze the benefits and risks before using the drug. Ranipin 150 may change how it works as well as increase its side effects. Therefore, to avoid drug interactions, the patient should provide the doctor with a list of previously used drugs, including prescription, over-the-counter and herbal medicines, etc. The above is important information about Ranipin 150 medicine, patients should carefully read the instructions for use and use according to the dose prescribed by the doctor to achieve the best effect.
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