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ZANTAC MEDICATION

• SOME NEED-TO-KNOW ASPECTS OF THE MEDICINE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
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The NEED-TO-KNOW ASPECTS OF ZANTAC MEDICINE
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Conclusions
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Thanks

• A brief description of Zantac Medicine

• A discussion on various aspects of the medicine

• Summarizing the topic with examples

• Conveying regards and references that helped with
  the content

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INTRODUCTION
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• A glimpse into Zantac medication

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INTRODUCTION

• Histamine-2 blockers are the parent groups of
  Zantac/Ranitidine medicines. Our stomach produces
  acids for the system to work, and these
  medications help reduce the excess acid produced
  by our stomach. Hence their main purpose lies in
  treating ulcers in our digestive system.
  Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a condition where
  our stomach produces excess acid, and these
  medications are known to prevent that.

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The NEED-TO-KNOW ASPECTS OF ZANTAC MEDICINE
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• A discussion on various aspects of the medicine

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HEADS-UP

• Before taking medicine, always ask your doctor
  for a better option. A safer treatment option
  rather than the intake of this medicine is always
  ideal. Some may feel heartburn, which could be a
  primary symptom of heart failure. Some may feel
  an anxiety attack and, for some, a pain in the
  shoulder. In every case, always seek medical
  assistance rather than waiting for the condition
  to suffice.

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METHODS TO ADOPT

• There are general instructions to follow while
  taking this medicine. These arent to be
  overlooked but compulsorily followed to avoid
  mishaps. If it is liquid medicine, measure it
  accurately using a syringe or a dose-measuring
  device. Always follow the instructions of your
  doctor in any matter relating to the intake of
  Zantac medicines. Store it at room temperature
  and ensure it is not kept in moisture, heat and
  heavy light conditions.

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DOSAGE ISSUES
OVERDOSE
MISSED DOSE
OVERDOSE
MISSED DOSE

• Lack of coordination and fainting happens because
  of overdose of the medicine.

• If you miss a dose, take the medicine as soon as
  possible and not wait for the next turn to come.

• Always seek the help from emergency medical
  assistance or contact the poison helpline.

• If its time for the intake of the next dose and
  you had forgotten to take the previous one, just
  let it go and dont try to take both the doses at
  the same time.

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THE SIDE EFFECTS
HEART AND LUNG ISSUES
STOMACH ISSUES
Feeling short of breath, fast or slow heart rate,
easy bruising or bleeding
Stomach ache, loss of appetite, nausea and
vomiting
SKIN AND HAIR ISSUES
Physical issues
Loss of hair and change in the skin conditions to
something abnormal
Fever, cough with phlegm, diarrhea, constipation,
jaundice etc.
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ZANTAC MEDICINE AND CANCER

• It was recently found that the Zantac/Ranitidine
  medicines have the presence of a cancer-causing
  substance called a carcinogen. This has caused
  cancer in numerous normal Gastro/BP patients.
  Though the FDA recalled these medicines, victims
  were huge, and they had huge hospital bills as a
  burden for their cancer treatment. The Zantac
  class action lawsuit came into existence, which
  paved the way for many patients to claim the
  compensation amount, which can be used for their
  treatment purposes.

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CONCLUSION

• Prescription and over-the-counter medicines,
  vitamins medicines, and herbal products can have
  a bad impact if mixed with Zantac. Always discuss
  with your doctor the other medications you take
  if Zantac is prescribed to you. Please dont
  share the medicines with others and always keep
  children away from them. Use only for the
  prescribed purposes and seek medical assistance
  while following the instructions to use the drug.

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THANKS!

• References https//www.drugs.com/zantac.html
  https//www.healthline.com/heal
  th-news/fda-warns-zantac-may-have-carcinogente
  xtOfficials20at20the20Food20and,in20certain
  20blood20pressure20medications.