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    This document provides information about the drug Ranitidine (brand name Zantac). It is classified as an antiulcer agent and histamine H2 antagonist. It works by inhibiting the action of histamine at the H2 receptor site in gastric parietal cells, resulting in inhibition of gastric acid secretion and decreased symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux. Ranitidine is indicated to relieve heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach. It should be used cautiously in pregnancy and lactation and is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity or oral liquids containing alcohol. Potential side effects include yellowing of skin, tiredness, dark urine, stomach pain, confusion, and others. Nursing responsibilities include instructing patients

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    This document provides information about the drug Ranitidine (brand name Zantac). It is classified as an antiulcer agent and histamine H2 antagonist. It works by inhibiting the action of histamine at the H2 receptor site in gastric parietal cells, resulting in inhibition of gastric acid secretion and decreased symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux. Ranitidine is indicated to relieve heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach. It should be used cautiously in pregnancy and lactation and is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity or oral liquids containing alcohol. Potential side effects include yellowing of skin, tiredness, dark urine, stomach pain, confusion, and others. Nursing responsibilities include instructing patients

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    This document provides information about the drug Ranitidine (brand name Zantac). It is classified as an antiulcer agent and histamine H2 antagonist. It works by inhibiting the action of histamine at the H2 receptor site in gastric parietal cells, resulting in inhibition of gastric acid secretion and decreased symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux. Ranitidine is indicated to relieve heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach. It should be used cautiously in pregnancy and lactation and is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity or oral liquids containing alcohol. Potential side effects include yellowing of skin, tiredness, dark urine, stomach pain, confusion, and others. Nursing responsibilities include instructing patients

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    Ranitidine

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    This document provides information about the drug Ranitidine (brand name Zantac). It is classified as an antiulcer agent and histamine H2 antagonist. It works by inhibiting the action of histamine at the H2 receptor site in gastric parietal cells, resulting in inhibition of gastric acid secretion and decreased symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux. Ranitidine is indicated to relieve heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach. It should be used cautiously in pregnancy and lactation and is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity or oral liquids containing alcohol. Potential side effects include yellowing of skin, tiredness, dark urine, stomach pain, confusion, and others. Nursing responsibilities include instructing patients

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    TAGUM DOCTORS COLLEGE INC.

    Mahogany St., Rabe Subdivision Tagum City


    Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    DRUG STUDY

    Dosage/
    Name of Drug Classification Time/ Mechanism of Action Indication Contraindications Side effects Nursing Responsibilities
    Route
    Generic Name:  Therapeutic: Dosage:  Inhibits the action of  It relieves  Hypersensitivity  Yellowing of  Do not give any new medication
    histamine at the H2 – heartburn  Oral liquids skin or the during therapy without
    Ranitidine Antiulcer 50 mg i receptor site located associated with contain alcohol sclera consulting physician.
    Agents tab primarily in gastric acid indigestion and should be  Instruct to take medication
    Brand Name: parietal cells, resulting and sour avoided in  Tiredness exactly as directed and not to
     Pharmacolo Time: in inhibition of gastric stomach patients with increase dose. It may take several
    Zantac gic: acid secretion. prevents known tolerance.  Dark urine days before noticeable relief.
    q8 x 2  Decreased symptom of heartburn To use cautiously in:  Allow 1 hour between any other
    Drawing: Histamine H2 days gastroesophageal reflux. associated with  Pregnancy  Stomach pain antacids(if approved by
    Antagonists  Histamine receptors acid indigestion physician) and ranitidine.
    Route: are proteins that and sour  Lactation  Confusion  Advise to avoid excessive
    bind with histamine stomach brought alcohol intake.
    I.V. to produce a on by eating or  Agitation  Encourage to follow diet as
    specific effect on drinking certain physician recommends.
    organism. foods and  Depression  Instruct to report chest pain or
     The receptor that beverages. irregular heartbeat; skin rash;
    the histamine reacts  Hallucinations CNS changes(mental confusion,
    with is dependent hallucinations, somnolence);
    upon where the  Blurry vision unusual persistent weakness or
    histamine is lethargy; yellowing of skin or
    released in the body.  Tachycardia eyes; or change in color of urine
     It does not affect or stool.
    pepsin secretion,  Dyspnea  Advise to consult physician first
    pentagastrin- before breastfeeding.
    stimulated intrinsic
    factor secretion or
    serum gastrin.

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