| Parent Drug Name | Name of Impurity | Catalogue No. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranitidine | N, N-Dimethyl-5-[[[2-[[1-(methylthio)-2-nitroethenyl]amino]ethyl]thio]methyl]-2-furanmethanamine | VE008963 | View CAS 72115-14-1 |
| Ranitidine | Ranitidine 1, 1-Bis(methylthio)-2-nitroethylene | VE006579 | View CAS 13623-94-4 |
| Ranitidine | Ranitidine BP Impurity B | VE006670 | View CAS 66356-53-4 |
| Ranitidine | Ranitidine EP Impurity A | VL220001 | View CAS 72126-78-4 |
| Ranitidine | Ranitidine EP Impurity B | VL220003 | View CAS 72545-66-5 |
| Ranitidine | Ranitidine EP Impurity C | VL220002 | View CAS 73851-70-4 |
| Ranitidine | Ranitidine EP Impurity D | VL220009 | View CAS 117846-02-3 |
| Ranitidine | Ranitidine EP Impurity E | VL220008 | View CAS 73857-20-2 |
| Ranitidine | Ranitidine EP Impurity F | VL220010 | View CAS 81074-81-9 |
| Ranitidine | Ranitidine EP Impurity G | VL220011 | View CAS 112233-23-5 |
| Ranitidine | Ranitidine EP Impurity H | VL220012 | View CAS 72078-82-1 |
| Ranitidine | Ranitidine EP Impurity J | VE006184 | View CAS 1331637-48-9 |
| Ranitidine | Ranitidine EP Impurity K | VL220015 | View CAS 61832-41-5 |
| Ranitidine | Ranitidine EP impurity I | VL220013 | View CAS 207592-21-0 |
Ranitidine Related Compound
It was used to treat indigestion, heartburn and acid reflux, gastro-oesophageal reflux disorder (GORD – when you have acid reflux all the time), and to prevent and cure stomach ulcers.
References
- “Ranitidine: Side Effects, Dosages, Treatment, Interactions, Warnings.” RxList, RxList, 7 June 2021, www.rxlist.com/consumer_ranitidine_zantac/drugs-condition.htm. Accessed 13 Mar. 2023.
- https://www.facebook.com/Drugscom. “Ranitidine: 7 Things You Should Know.” Drugs.com, Drugs.com, 2022, www.drugs.com/tips/ranitidine-patient-tips#:~:text=Ranitidine%20reduces%20the%20secretion%20of,cells%20to%20release%20gastric%20acid. Accessed 13 Mar. 2023.
FAQ
What drug classification is ranitidine?
Ranitidine belongs to the H2 blocker class of medicines.
How does ranitidine reduce stomach acid?
Ranitidine lowers gastric acid output in the stomach by reducing histamine’s impact on histamine H2 receptors found on the parietal cells lining the stomach wall. Histamine is the chemical transmitter that causes parietal cells to secrete stomach acid.
Why is ranitidine used before surgery?
Ranitidine reduces stomach acid output and may reduce gastric volume. It has no effect on the pH of any gastric contents that may already be present in the stomach, therefore it must be administered sometime before general anesthesia to be fully effective.
