Ranitidine
| Definition: |
A non-imidazole blocker of those histamine receptors that mediate gastric secretion (H2 receptors). It is used to treat gastrointestinal ulcers. |
| Also Called: |
AH-19065,Biotidin,Ranisen,Ranitidine Hydrochloride,Sostril,Zantac,Zantic |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
66357-35-5 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Furans (1966-1983) |
Ranitidine Definitions and Terms
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