Zinetac

Zinetac (Ranitidine) is prescribed for the short-term treatment (4 to 8 weeks) of active duodenal ulcer, active benign gastric ulcer, or at a reduced dosage as maintenance therapy for gastric or duodenal ulcer after the ulcer has healed. It may also be used for the treatment of conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and systemic mastocytosis, for gastroesophageal reflux disease (backflow of acid stomach contents) and for healing and maintaining healing of erosive esophagitis (severe inflammation of the esophagus).

Take Zinetac (Ranitidine) exactly as prescribed by your physician. One tablet is typically taken each day until your condition has healed. These should be swallowed with a large glass of water and can be taken on an empty stomach. An antacid may be taken to relieve pain while you are taking the medication. Do not stop using the medicine before being instructed to by your physician to avoid a relapse of your symptoms.

Common side effects that may occur while using Zinetac (Ranitidine) include headache or fever. Less common or rare side effects that may require medical attention are abdominal discomfort and pain, agitation, changes in blood count (anemia), changes in liver function, constipation, depression, diarrhea, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, hair loss, hallucinations, heart block, hepatitis, hypersensitivity reactions, inflammation of the pancreas, involuntary movements, irregular heartbeat, jaundice (yellowing of eyes and skin), joint pain, muscle pain, nausea and vomiting, rapid heartbeat, rash, reduced white blood cells, reversible mental confusion, sleepiness, slow heartbeat, vague feeling of bodily discomfort, vertigo, yellow eyes and skin.

Inform your physician if you have reduced liver or kidney function before using Zinetac (Ranitidine).