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Ranitidine Hcl Injection - Ranitidine Injection Generic Drug

General Information

  • Below is miscellaneous information regarding Ranitidine Hcl Injection
  • Zantac
  • ran-IT-uh-deen


Read Before Using Ranitidine Hcl Injection (precautions)

  • Tell your doctor if you have.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

  • If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Ranitidine Hcl Injection Miscellaneous Notes

  • For best results, this medication is used along with lifestyle changes such as stress reduction, exercise and dietary changes.
  • Talk to your health care professional about changes you may benefit from.
  • Laboratory tests will be done periodically to monitor the medication effects and to prevent side effects.

Overdose

  • If overdose 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.

Ranitidine Hcl Injection Storage Instructions

  • The U.
  • S.
  • manufacturer recommends storing their vial between 39-77 degrees F (4-25 degrees C) away from heat and light.
  • Brief storage up to 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) is permitted.
  • Premixed IV bags may be refrigerated or stored between 36-77 degrees F (2-25 degrees C).
  • The Canadian manufacturer recommends storing their vial between 36-77 degrees F (2-25 degrees C) away from heat and light.

Drug Interactions

  • Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription medication you may use, especially of.

Usage Instructions

  • This medication is given as an injection into a muscle (IM) or infused into a vein (IV) if one is unable to take oral medication.
  • Premixed bags are for IV use only.
  • Use this as prescribed.
  • Do not increase your dose, use this more often than directed or stop using this without first consulting your doctor.

Possible Side Effects

  • Headache, stomach upset or irritation or itching at the injection site may occur.
  • If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
  • Notify your doctor if you develop.

Medicinal Applications

  • This medication blocks acid in the stomach.
  • It is used to treat and prevent ulcers, to treat gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) and to treat conditions due to high acid secretion.