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Definition of Ranitidine

1. Noun. A histamine blocker and antacid (trade name Zantac) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux.

Definition of Ranitidine

1. Noun. (pharmacology) A furan which blocks the histamine H2-receptors, to prevent the secretion of gastric acid. ¹

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Medical Definition of Ranitidine

1. A non-imidazole blocker of those histamine receptors that mediate gastric secretion (h2 receptors). It is used to treat gastrointestinal ulcers. Pharmacological action: anti-ulcer agents, histamine h2 antagonists. Chemical name: 1,1-Ethenediamine, N-(2-(((5-((dimethylamino)methyl)-2-furanyl)methyl)thio)ethyl)-N'-methyl-2-nitro- (12 Dec 1998)

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