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Precautions to be observed while taking Ranitidine-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking ranitidine as follows: Ranitidine use can sometimes result in gastrointestinal upset and diarrhea. The diarrhea, secondary to ranitidine use, usually is self-limiting and resolve over a period of time. Occasionally it can be unresolved and continue longer. Report any unresolved diarrhea to your physician. Observe compliance with recommendations on fluid supplementation, to help replace fluid loss due to diarrhea. Continue taking it as ordered, [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Ranitidine-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking ranitidine as follows: Do not discontinue taking the medication without your physician’s consult, even if you failed to see the desired result immediately after taking the medication. Avoid drinking alcohol with ranitidine. Alcohol carries the potential to damage the inner lining (mucosa) of the digestive tract and thus worsen the symptoms of GERD and erosive gastritis, such as, burning sensation in the stomach and [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Ranitidine-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking ranitidine as follows: Prolonged ranitidine use can result in compromised absorption of vitamin B12, vitamin C, and iron in the stomach. This can result in anemia with pale skin and mucus membranes with exacerbation of shortness of breath. Periodical labs and administration of supplements can help early diagnosis and resolve symptoms of anemia. Space out the supplement administration with ranitidine by atleast 2 hours, [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Ranitidine-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking ranitidine as follows: Watch closely for development of any allergic reactions to ranitidine, such as, skin rashes, hives, and rashes. Some patients can present with symptoms of anaphylaxis, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be considered. Ranitidine is mainly [...]

Side Effects of Ranitidine

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using ranitidine as follows: General allergic reactions Ranitidine use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of anaphylaxis, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be considered. Nausea and vomiting Ranitidine use [...]