Zantac is used for what

  • Zantac is used for what

    • Ranitidine

    Medication that decreases stomach acid

    Pharmaceutical compound

    Trade namesZantac,[1] others
    Other namesDimethyl [(5-{[(2-{[1-(methylamino)-2-nitroethenyl]amino}ethyl)sulfanyl]methyl}furan-2-yl)methyl]amine, antacid hydrochloride (JANJP)
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    MedlinePlusa601106
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    administration    		By mouth, endovenous (IV)
    Drug classHistamine H2 receptor antagonist, aka H2 blocker[1]
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    Bioavailability50% (by mouth)[12]
    Protein binding15%
    MetabolismLiver: FMOs, including FMO3; other enzymes
    Onset of action55–65 minutes (150 mg dose)[13]
    55–115 minutes (75 mg dose)[13]
    Elimination half-life2–3 hours
    Excretion30–70% kidney

    IUPAC name

    • N-(2-[(5-[(Dimethylamino)methyl]furan-2-yl)methylthio]ethyl)-N'-methyl-2-nitroethene-1,1-diamine

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