NAME

DRUG ACTION Mechanism of Action:

y y

Special Precautions Pregnancy Lactation (excreted in breast milk) y Geriatric patients (more susceptible to adverse CNS reactions) y Renal impairments Cirrhosis
y

CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity, Crosssensitivity may occur; some oral liquids contain alcohol and should be avoided in patients with known intolerance
y y y y y

NURSING INTERVENTION Instruct patient not to take new medication w/o consulting physician Instruct patient to take as directed and do not increase dose Allow 1 hour between any other antacid and ranitidine Avoid excessive alcohol Assess patient for epigastric or abdominal pain and frank or occult blood in the stool, emesis, or gastric aspirate Nurse should know that it may cause falsepositive results for urine protein; test with sulfosalicylic acid Inform patient that it may cause drowsiness or dizziness Inform patient that increased fluid and fiber intake may minimize constipation Advise patient to report onset of black, tarry stools; fever, sore throat; diarrhea; dizziness; rash; confusion; or hallucinations to health car professional promptly Inform patient that medication may temporarily cause stools and tongue to appear gray black Instruct patients to monitor for and report occurrence of drug-induced adverse reaction

Generic: Ranitidine
y

Brand: Zantac
y

Inhibits the action of histamine at the H2 receptor site located primarily in gastric parietal cells, resulting in inhibition of gastric acid secretion has some antibacterial action against H. pylori

Classification: Anti-ulcer
y

y y y

Mode of Administration
y

Indications Treatment and prevention of heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach. Prophylaxis of GI hemorrhage from stress ulceration

Adverse Effects

Drug Interactions
y

Route: Oral
y

Dosage: 50mg

Timing:OD