Ranitidine Flashcards
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Indications and field use of Ranitidine
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Infusing monitoring during IF only
Short term treatment of duodenal ulcer
Pathological hypersecretory conditions
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Mechanism of action of Ranitidine
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GI-anti ulcer
Decreases gastric acid secretion
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Contraindications of Ranitidine
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Hypersensitivity to drug
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Adverse reactions of Ranitidine in CNS
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Headache
Vertigo
Malaise
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Adverse reactions of Ranitidine in EENT
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Blurred vision
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Adverse reaction of ranitidine in hepatic
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Jaundice
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Adverse reactions of Ranitidine in CV
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Bradycardia
Heart block
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Other adverse reactions of Ranitidine
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Anaphylaxis
Angioedema
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Adult dosage of Ranitidine
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50mg in 50-100mL normal saline infused over 15-20 minutes every 6-8 hours
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Routes of administration of Ranitidine
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IV infusion- piggy back
