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ranitidine [1 record]

Record 1 2011-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
71130-06-8
CAS number
C13H23ClN4O3S
formula, see observation
CONT

Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the food pipe (esophagus); and conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Zantac.

OBS

Chemical formula : C13H23ClN4O3S

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
71130-06-8
CAS number
C13H23ClN4O3S
formula, see observation
CONT

Inhibiteur non imidazolé des récepteurs à l'histamine intervenant dans les sécretions gastriques (récepteurs H2), la ranitidine est utilisée dans le traitement des ulcères gastrointestinaux.

OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Zantac.

OBS

Formule chimique : C13H23ClN4O3S

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
71130-06-8
CAS number
C13H23ClN4O3S
formula, see observation
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