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    This document provides information about the drug Ranitidine, including its generic and brand names, classifications, indications, dosages, administration routes, side effects, contraindications, and nursing implications. Specifically, it notes that Ranitidine is an H2 receptor blocker used to treat ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Common side effects include diarrhea and constipation. Nurses should monitor for signs of hepatotoxicity and instruct patients to adhere to follow-up exams and not supplement therapy without consulting their physician.

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    This document provides information about the drug Ranitidine, including its generic and brand names, classifications, indications, dosages, administration routes, side effects, contraindications, and nursing implications. Specifically, it notes that Ranitidine is an H2 receptor blocker used to treat ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Common side effects include diarrhea and constipation. Nurses should monitor for signs of hepatotoxicity and instruct patients to adhere to follow-up exams and not supplement therapy without consulting their physician.

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    This document provides information about the drug Ranitidine, including its generic and brand names, classifications, indications, dosages, administration routes, side effects, contraindications, and nursing implications. Specifically, it notes that Ranitidine is an H2 receptor blocker used to treat ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Common side effects include diarrhea and constipation. Nurses should monitor for signs of hepatotoxicity and instruct patients to adhere to follow-up exams and not supplement therapy without consulting their physician.

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    LYCEUM- NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

    COLLEGE OF NURSING

    RELATED NURSING EXPERIENCE


    DRUG STUDY

    Drug Name Classification Indications Side Effects Nursing Implications

    Generic name: H2 receptor blockers For the treatment and ● Be alert for early signs
    Ranitidine prevention of ulcers in the Common ranitidine side of hepatotoxicity
    stomach and intestines. It also effects may include: diarrhea, (though low and
    Mechanism of Action was used to treat conditions in constipation. thought to be a
    Brand name: Ranitidine is a competitive which the stomach produces hypersensitivity
    Zantac inhibitor of histamine H2- too much acid, such as Adverse Effects reaction): jaundice
    receptors. The reversible Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. (dark urine, pruritus,
    inhibition of H2-receptors in Ranitidine was also used to Decrease mucosal perfusion in yellow sclera and
    Dosage: gastric parietal cells results in treat gastroesophageal reflux patients with acute renal or skin), elevated
    ● Injection solution: 25 a reduction in both gastric acid disease (GERD), and other cardiac failure, pneumonia, transaminases
    mg/mL volume and concentration. conditions in which acid backs food allergies, infectious (especially ALT) and
    ● Syrup: 15 mg/ml up from the stomach into the diarrhea, including traveler's LDH.
    ● Tablet: 75 mg, 150 mg, esophagus, causing heartburn. diarrhea and salmonella, ● Assess the patient
    300 mg thrombocytopenia. because long-term
    Contraindications therapy may lead to
    Route: Contraindicated with people vitamin B12 deficiency.
    Oral who had hypersensitivity to ● Be aware that even if
    IV this drug and for people with symptomatic relief is
    IM acute porphyria in the past, provided by ranitidine,
    because links may exist this should not be
    between taking ranitidine and interpreted as absence
    acute porphyria. of gastric malignancy.
    Follow-up
    examinations will be
    scheduled after therapy
    is discontinued.
    ● Instruct the patient to
    Adhere to scheduled
    periodic laboratory
    checkups during
    ranitidine treatment.
    ● Instruct them not to
    supplement therapy
    with OTC remedies for
    gastric distress or pain
    without physician's
    advice (e.g., Mylanta
    II reduces ranitidine
    absorption).
    ● Instruct them not to
    smoke; research shows
    smoking decreases
    ranitidine efficacy and
    adversely affects ulcer
    healing.
    ● Instruct them not to
    breastfeed while taking
    this drug without
    consulting a physician.

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