What's Ranitidine For?
H2 receptor antagonists are medicines that help decrease stomach acid. H2 receptor antagonist
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Zantac Oral Uses and How to Use
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Generic Name: RANITIDINE TABLET - ORAL Pronounced: (ran-IT-uh-deen) Uses Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and... Read more »
Drug-induced diarrhea
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Drug-induced diarrhea is loose, watery stools caused by certain medications.See also: DiarrheaAlternative NamesDiarrhea associated with... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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