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Zantac
(redirected from Ranitidine hydrochloride)

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Zan·tac  (zntk)
A trademark used for the drug ranitidine.
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Noun1.Zantac - a histamine blocker and antacid (trade name Zantac) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux
histamine blocker - a medicine used to treat the gastric effects of histamine in cases of peptic ulcers and gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux; works by blocking the effects of histamine on the receptor site known as H2
alkaliser, alkalizer, antacid, antiacid, gastric antacid - an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach)
brand, brand name, marque, trade name - a name given to a product or service


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Consider ranitidine hydrochloride, the anti-ulcer drug owned by the drug giant GlaxoSmithKline and known by millions as Zantac.
Two of these drugs, ranitidine hydrochloride (Zantac) and cimetidine (Tagamet), are among the most frequently prescribed drugs in the world.
This decrease was primarily on account of decline in sales of ranitidine hydrochloride partially offset by higher sales of naproxen and sertraline.
 
 
 
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