Definition of ranitidine in English:
ranitidine
noun raˈnɪtɪdiːnraˈnʌɪtɪdiːnrəˈnidəˌdēn
mass nounMedicine A synthetic compound with antihistamine properties, used to treat ulcers and related conditions.
Also called Zantac (a trademark)
Example sentencesExamples
- These chemical burns resulted despite treatment with ranitidine.
- These symptoms were not present while the patient was receiving clozapine plus ranitidine.
- Another trial found no significant benefit from the use of ranitidine in patients with infectious mononucleosis.
- Not everyone will be able to use nonprescription ranitidine instead of Nexium, but those who can will save a significant sum.
- The absorption of cimetidine and ranitidine is accelerated when coadministered with cisapride.
Origin
1970s: blend of furan and nitro-, + -ide + -ine4.