Associations to the word «Ranitidine»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

RANITIDINE, noun. A histamine blocker and antacid (trade name Zantac) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux.

Wise words

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Nathaniel Hawthorne