Ranitidine Flashcards
0
Q
Proprietary name?
A
Zantac
1
Q
What is the Bp name?
A
Ranitidine
2
Q
Uses?
A
Reduces gastric acidity
Prophylaxis of acid aspiration
3
Q
Form?
A
Tablets
Syrup
Injection
4
Q
Group?
A
Antacid
5
Q
Type?
A
POM
6
Q
Dosage
A
OOL 150mg 6hrly
IM 50mg 50-60 mins prior to analgesia
IV inj 20ml over 2 mins
7
Q
B/F?
A
Yes
8
Q
Fetal risk?
A
Crosses placenta use long term if essential only
For prophylaxis in labour or LSCS
9
Q
Side effects
A
Rare - dizzy, rashes
Rarely - Tachycardia
10
Q
Contra indications
A
Hypersensitivity
Avoid in clients stabilised on phenytoin and warfarin
11
Q
Pharmacodynamics
A
Rapid acting histamine H2 antagonist. Inhibits basal and stimulated secretion of gastric acid, reducing vol and acid and pepsin content of the secretion.
Single 150mg lasts 12 hours.
