Ranitidine (Noun)
Meaning
A histamine blocker and antacid (trade name Zantac) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed ranitidine to help alleviate the patient's symptoms of heartburn and acid reflux.
- Ranitidine is often used to treat peptic ulcers by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
- The medication ranitidine works by blocking histamine receptors in the stomach lining, thereby decreasing acid production.
- After being diagnosed with gastritis, Sarah was put on a regimen of ranitidine to help soothe her stomach.
- The pharmacist recommended taking ranitidine before bedtime to help prevent nighttime acid reflux.