The medicine "Zantak" is an anti-ulcer drug, the active component of which is ranitidine. A medicine is produced in the form of tablets for internal use, capsules for the manufacture of an effervescent solution, as well as injections.
The auxiliary elements include triacetin, methylhydroxypropyl cellulose,
titanium dioxide, magnesium stearate. In addition to people, the Zantak product for dogs can be used. The duration of the effect after taking the tablets is half a day.
Pharmacological properties of the drug "Zantak"
Instructions for use show that the medication effectively blocks histamine receptors. The tool reduces the secretion of hydrochloric acid, directly reducing the content of pepsin. In addition, the drug increases the acidity of the contents of the stomach, thus reducing the activity of pepsin.
Indications for taking Zantak
Instructions for use indicate that the medication is used for benign ulcers of the intestine and stomach, as well as for the treatment of injuries caused by the use of NSAIDs. With the help of the drug, erosive and reflux esophagitis, chronic dyspepsia, stressful and postoperative stomach ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, and peptic ulcers are treated.
The medicine "Zantak": instructions for use
The dosage of the drug depends on the indications. The standard treatment regimen includes taking 150 mg of the drug twice a day. In some cases, with exacerbations of an ulcer, a double amount of the agent is used. The duration of therapy for peptic ulcer disease is from 1 to 2 months. Gastroesophageal reflux pathology is treated for three months. The effervescent capsules are dissolved in a glass of water before use. The injection solution is mixed in advance with the infusion formulations of sodium chloride, dextrose or bicarbonate. Intravenous injections are done slowly, injecting the solution in two minutes. Injections are performed every eight hours.
Contraindications of the Zantak medication
The instructions for use explain that it is impossible to use the drug with hypersensitivity to the active substance and other components. It is forbidden to give medicine to children under 12 years of age.
Since the active component crosses the placental barrier and is able to pass into breast milk, the medicine should not be taken by pregnant women and mothers while feeding the baby. Use caution with renal failure and hepatic, cirrhosis, acute porphyria.
Side effects of the drug "Zantak"
The instruction warns of possible adverse reactions during therapy. Using a medication can cause tachycardia, bradycardia, blurred vision. In rare situations, vasculitis, diarrhea, reversible acute pancreatitis, hepatitis, agranulocytosis, pancytopenia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, interstitial nephritis can be observed . Side effects also include myalgia, headache, arthralgia, dizziness, confusion, and depression in severe patients.