HyperDic: ranitidine

English > 1 sense of the word ranitidine:
NOUNartifactranitidine, Zantaca histamine blocker and antacid (trade name Zantac) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux
English > ranitidine: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA histamine blocker and antacid (trade name Zantac) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux.
SynonymZantac
Broaderantacid, gastric antacid, alkalizer, alkaliser, antiacidAn agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach)
histamine blockerA medicine used to treat the gastric effects of histamine in cases of peptic ulcers and gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux
Spanishranitidina
Catalanranitidina

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