Kuracid

Kuracid Brand names, Kuracid Analogs

Kuracid Brand Names Mixture

Tritec (ranitidine bismuth citrate salt)

Kuracid Chemical_Formula

C₁₃H₂₂N₄O₃S

Kuracid RX_link

http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/ranitbc.htm

Kuracid fda sheet

Kuracid FDA

Kuracid msds (material safety sheet)

Kuracid MSDS

Kuracid Synthesis Reference

B. J. Price et al., U.S. Pat. 4,128,658 (1978)

Kuracid Molecular Weight

314.405 g/mol

Kuracid Melting Point

69-70 ^oC

Kuracid H₂O Solubility

24.7 mg/mL

Kuracid State

Solid

Kuracid LogP

1.93

Kuracid Dosage Forms

Capsule; Liquid; Solution; Tablet; Syrup

Kuracid Indication

Used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease (PUD), dyspepsia, stress ulcer prophylaxis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Kuracid Pharmacology

Ranitidine is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist similar to cimetidine and famotidine. An H2-receptor antagonist, often shortened to H2 antagonist, is a drug used to block the action of histamine on parietal cells in the stomach, decreasing acid production by these cells. These drugs are used in the treatment of dyspepsia, however their use has waned since the advent of the more effective proton pump inhibitors. Like the H1-antihistamines, the H2 antagonists are inverse agonists rather than true receptor antagonists.

Kuracid Absorption

Approximately 50% bioavailability orally.

Kuracid side effects and Toxicity

LD₅₀=77mg/kg (orally in mice). Symptoms of overdose include muscular tremors, vomiting, and rapid respiration.

Kuracid Patient Information

PATIENT INFORMATION

Phenylketonurics: ZANTAC 25 EFFERdose Tablets contain phenylalanine 2.81 mg per 25 mg of ranitidine. ZANTAC 150 EFFERdose Tablets
contain phenylalanine 16.84 mg per 150 mg of ranitidine. ZANTAC EFFERdose Tablets should not be chewed, swallowed whole, or dissolved
on the tongue.

Kuracid Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals