GASVAC INJECTION

Description

It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn’t go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Ranitidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This form of ranitidine is given by injection and is used for short-term treatment of these conditions when you cannot take this medication by mouth.

Ranitidine injection is used in people who are hospitalized to treat certain conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid or to treat ulcers (sores in the lining of the stomach or intestine) that were not successfully treated with other medications.

Headache, constipation, or diarrhea may occur. Pain, redness, burning, or stinging may occur at the injection site. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

This medication is given by injection into a vein or muscle as directed by your doctor. Premixed bags should only be given into a vein. The dosage and length of treatment are based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and prevent them from coming back after they have healed. This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Ranitidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers.This form of ranitidine is given by injection and is used for short-term treatment of these conditions when you cannot take this medication by mouth.

• 1. Ranitidine may decrease the excretion rate of Abacavir which could result in a higher serum level.


• 2. The serum concentration of Ranitidine can be increased when it is combined with Abametapir.


• 3. The metabolism of Ranitidine can be increased when combined with Abatacept.


• 4. The serum concentration of Ranitidine can be increased when it is combined with Abiraterone.


• 5. The metabolism of Acebutolol can be decreased when combined with Ranitidine.

It is given as an injection into the veins under the supervision of the doctor. If you are also taking other medications to treat acidity (e.g., antacid), take them 2 hours before or after taking RANITIDINE 50MG INJECTION. Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.

If you have missed giving any dose of this medicine, then give it as soon as you remember. If it's already time for the next dose then skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule. Follow the dosing schedule regularly & take this medicine at regular intervals.

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