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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using ranitidine as follows: A number of vitamins and supplements need acid environment in the stomach, to get absorbed into the body. Acid in the stomach is needed for activation of enzymes needed for digestion of food. Ranitidine use is discouraged in severely malnourished individuals, as the medication compromises the acid environment in the stomach needed for digestion and absorption of nutrients, thus complicating the malnourishment. Some supplements and [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using ranitidine as follows: Do not use this medication if you have history of allergy or serious side-effects to ranitidine or use of any other medication belonging to the group of H2 blockers, such as, cimetidine and famotidine. Ranitidine is significantly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, metabolism of ranitidine could be slowed down. Slowing down of the drug metabolism can result in increased risk for [...]