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ranitidine

/rəˈnaɪ.tɪ.diːn/

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noun

C1formalcommonmedical/rəˈnaɪ.tɪ.diːn/

uncountable

A histamine blocker and antacid, formerly sold under the trade name Zantac, used to treat peptic ulcers, gastritis, and esophageal reflux.

  • 🇷🇺Блокатор гистамина и антацид, ранее продававшийся под торговой маркой Зантак, используемый для лечения язвенной болезни желудка, гастрита и рефлюкса пищевода.
  1. Histamine blocker C1 formal medical

    A medication that reduces stomach acid production by blocking histamine receptors, used to treat conditions like peptic ulcers, gastritis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

    • The doctor prescribed ranitidine to manage her acid reflux symptoms.
    • Ranitidine was commonly used before newer alternatives became available.
    • Patients with peptic ulcers often found relief with ranitidine treatment.

    🇷🇺Блокатор гистамина

    Synonyms: zantac