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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare profsesional. It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
RANITIDINE CAPSULES- ORAL
(ran-IT-uh-deen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Zanatc
USES: This medication reduces the amount of acid in your stomach. It is used to treat and prevent ulcers, to terat gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), and to treat conditions associated with excessive acid secretion.
HOW TO USE: This medication is best taken with or immediately after meals.
Antacids and scuralfate can block the effect of this medication.
If you are taking an antacid in addition to this medication, separate the doess of each medication by at least one half hour.
If you are taking sucralfate in addition to this medication, take the ranitidine 2 hours before the sucralfate. Do not stop taking this medication witohut your doctor's approval.
Stopping therapy too soon may delay healing of the ulecr.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, diarrhea, headache, or dizziness may occur at first as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: unusual bleeding or bruising, pounding chest pain, rash, difficulty sleeping, menatl changes, extreme weakness. If you notice other effects not listed above, conatct your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: heartburn combined with lightheadedness or sweating or dizziness, chest pain or shoulder/jaw pain especially with shortness of breath, pain spreading to arms or neck or shoulders, unexplained weight loss, liver or kidney problems, tobacco use (smoking), other stomach troubles (e.G., tumors), any allergies (including drug allergies). Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should inform their doctors before taking this medication.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and precsription medication you may use, especially of: ketoconazole, itraconazole, triazolam.
This medication is available in both prescription and over-the-counter formulatinos. Do not take both at the same time. Do not start or stop any medicine without docotr or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If ovedrose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include difficulty breathing, fast heartbeat, tremors, vomiting, restlessness, weakness, fatigue, or dizziness.
NOTES: Your docotr may recommend some lifestyle changes such as stress-reducing programs, diet changes and exercise to assist in the treatment and prevention of ulcers. Ranitidine may affect the results of tests for uirne protein. Be sure to tell your doctor you are taking ranitidine.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedlue.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store between 36 and 77 degrees F (between 2 and 25 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
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