ranitidine
noun
ra·nit·i·dine ra-ˈni-tə-ˌdēn 
: a histamine blocker C13H22N4O3S that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride to inhibit gastric acid secretion
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The active ingredient in Zantac, ranitidine, was found to form NDMA over time or when stored at high temperatures. 
BostonGlobe.com, 14 Oct. 2021 The moves come despite the fact that the FDA has not recalled Zantac or any brands that include ranitidine, nor has the agency recommended patients stop taking drugs with that ingredient. Chris Morris, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2019 For patients taking prescription ranitidine, the FDA said to talk to your doctor about other treatment options before stopping the medicine. Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 1 Apr. 2020 Luckily, there are lots of drugs that can help you out with heartburn struggles that don’t contain ranitidine. Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 6 Apr. 2020 The move from the Food and Drug Administration Wednesday applies to all prescription and over-the-counter versions of ranitidine, best known by the brand name Zantac. CBS News, 1 Apr. 2020 The move comes after months of investigation into certain lots of ranitidine that were found to contain trace amounts of a contaminant called N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Erika Edwards, NBC News, 1 Apr. 2020 Even so, the warning has led some pharmacies and manufacturers to stop selling drugs containing Zantac's active ingredient, ranitidine. Linda A. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 30 Sep. 2019 Some European regulators have initiated recalls of ranitidine made with active ingredient from Saraca as well. Anna Edneybloomberg, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2019 See More
BostonGlobe.com, 14 Oct. 2021 The moves come despite the fact that the FDA has not recalled Zantac or any brands that include ranitidine, nor has the agency recommended patients stop taking drugs with that ingredient. Chris Morris, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2019 For patients taking prescription ranitidine, the FDA said to talk to your doctor about other treatment options before stopping the medicine. Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 1 Apr. 2020 Luckily, there are lots of drugs that can help you out with heartburn struggles that don’t contain ranitidine. Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 6 Apr. 2020 The move from the Food and Drug Administration Wednesday applies to all prescription and over-the-counter versions of ranitidine, best known by the brand name Zantac. CBS News, 1 Apr. 2020 The move comes after months of investigation into certain lots of ranitidine that were found to contain trace amounts of a contaminant called N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Erika Edwards, NBC News, 1 Apr. 2020 Even so, the warning has led some pharmacies and manufacturers to stop selling drugs containing Zantac's active ingredient, ranitidine. Linda A. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 30 Sep. 2019 Some European regulators have initiated recalls of ranitidine made with active ingredient from Saraca as well. Anna Edneybloomberg, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2019 See More Word History
Etymology
probably from ranit- (blend of furan and nitr-) + -idine (as in cimetidine)
First Known Use
1979, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
ranitidine
noun
ra·nit·i·dine ra-ˈnit-ə-ˌdēn
: an antihistamine that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C13H22N4O3S·HCl to inhibit gastric acid secretion (as in the treatment of duodenal ulcers or Zollinger-Ellison syndrome) see zantac