Ranitidine is an active ingredient used to protect the stomach. It belongs to the group of H2 antagonists. This means that ranitidine attaches to the receptors called “H2” in the stomach and blocks them. The same group of drugs also includes famotidine, roxatidine, nizatidine, and the previously used cimetidine. Only ranitidine and famotidine are available … Ranitidine to Protect the Stomach
Products Alendronate is commercially available in the form of weekly tablets (Fosamax, generic). It is also combined fixed with vitamin D (cholecalciferol) (Fosavance, generic) and has been approved in many countries since 1996. Structure and properties Sodium alendronate (C4H12NNaO7P2 – 3H2O, Mr = 325.1 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is soluble in … Alendronate
Symptoms Globus syndrome1 manifests as the sensation of having a lump, foreign body, uncomfortable feeling, or tightness/pressure in the throat. On medical examination, no foreign body or tissue overgrowth can be detected. The discomfort occurs primarily with empty swallowing and improves with eating or drinking. Difficulty swallowing and pain, on the other hand, do not … Globe Syndrome
Products Cimetidine was commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Tagamet). Currently, there are no longer any human medicines registered with the active ingredient in many countries. Cimetidine was developed in the 1960s and 1970s under the leadership of Sir James Black as the first wirsktoff from the group of H2 receptor antagonists and … Cimetidine
Symptoms The leading symptoms of stomach burning include an uncomfortable burning sensation behind the breastbone and acid regurgitation. The burning sensation occurs primarily after eating, and pain along the esophagus may radiate. Other accompanying symptoms include hoarseness, coughing, nausea, difficulty swallowing, sleep disturbances, respiratory problems, a foreign body sensation in the throat, and enamel changes. … Stomach Burn
Symptoms Possible symptoms of clinically manifest magnesium deficiency include: Neuromuscular symptoms such as a tremor, muscle spasms, fasciculations (involuntary muscle movements), seizures Central disorders: Apathy, fatigue, dizziness, delirium, coma. Cardiovascular disorders: ECG changes, cardiac arrhythmias, palpable heartbeats, hypertension. Osteoporosis, Altered glucose homeostasis. Magnesium deficiency is often accompanied by calcium and potassium deficiency. However, many patients … Magnesium Deficiency
Definition and properties An effervescent tablet is an uncoated tablet that is dissolved or allowed to disintegrate in water before administration. The resulting solution or suspension is drunk or, less commonly, used in other ways. For example, effervescent tablets exist for cleaning dentures or cold remedies with essential oil for inhalation. Effervescent tablets are usually … Effervescent Tablets
Products Famotidine is not commercially available in many countries. In Germany and other countries, it is available in the form of film-coated tablets. Structure and properties Famotidine (C8H15N7O2S3, Mr = 337.4 g/mol) exists as a white to yellowish-white crystalline powder or as crystals and is very sparingly soluble in water. It is a thiazole derivative … Famotidine
Side effects As with most drugs, there are side effects that can occur when taking Ranitidine. Many of the organs present in humans have histamine H2 receptors, the site of action of ranitidine, but adverse effects on organs, apart from the effects in the stomach, are little known. Nevertheless, in rare cases side effects may … Side effects | Ranitidine
Ranitidine is an active ingredient which belongs to the class of histamine H2-receptor blockers. Ranitidine is mainly found in drugs prescribed for the treatment of diseases where the amount of stomach acid is the cause of the disease. There are different concentrations of ranitidine in drugs that are believed to inhibit acid production in the … Ranitidine
Contraindications In general, in case of known hypersensitivity reactions to the active substance Ranitidine, it should not be taken. A physician should also always be consulted in the case of previous allergic reactions to active substances of the group of histamine H2-receptor blockers. In the presence of the metabolic disorder of the acute porphyria should … Contraindications | Ranitidine
Symptoms Dyspepsia is a digestive disorder that manifests itself in symptoms such as a feeling of fullness after eating, early satiety, upper abdominal pain, malaise, and burning in the stomach. Other digestive symptoms such as flatulence, nausea and vomiting may also occur. Causes Dyspepsia is divided into two categories. In so-called functional dyspepsia, no organic … Dyspepsia