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Ranitidine
Synonym(s): H2 histamine receptor antagonist
Introduction
Name
- Ranitidine.
Class of drug
- Anti-ulcer medication.
- H2 histamine receptor antagonist.
Description
Chemical name
- (E)-1-N'-[2-[[5-[(dimethylamino)methyl]furan-2-yl]methylsulfanyl]ethyl]-1-N-methyl-2-nitroethene-1,1-diamine.
Molecular formula
- C13H22N4O3S.
Molecular weight
- 314.4 g/mol.
Physical properties
- Tablets.
- Syrup.
- Injection.
Uses
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Administration
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Pharmacokinetics
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Precautions
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Withdrawal Periods
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Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed Papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
- Ahmed AF, Constable P D & Misk N A (2001) Effect of orally administered cimetidine and ranitidine on abomasal luminal pH in clinically normal milk-fed calves. Am J Vet Res 62 (10), 1531-1538 PubMed.
Other sources of information
- Constable P D (2018) Abomasal ulcers. [online] Available at: www.msdvetmanual.com. Last accessed on 4th April 2018.
- Bishop Y (2005) Ed The Veterinary Formulary. 6th edn. Pharmaceutical Press. ISBN: 0-85369-579-2.
- Pubchem (2017) Ranitidine. [online] Available at: www.pubchem.ncbi. Last accessed on 4th April 2018.