Zantac Ranitidine H2 Receptor Antagonist
H2 receptor antagonists are medicines that help decrease stomach acid. H2 receptor antagonist
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Zantac Oral Uses and How to Use
Source: First DataBank
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 »
FDA gives tentative approval for generic Zantac syrup
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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