| NOUN | artifact | ranitidine, Zantac | a histamine blocker and antacid (trade name Zantac) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux |
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| Meaning | A histamine blocker and antacid (trade name Zantac) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux. | |
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| Synonym | Zantac | |
| Broader | antacid, gastric antacid, alkalizer, alkaliser, antiacid | An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach) |
| histamine blocker | A medicine used to treat the gastric effects of histamine in cases of peptic ulcers and gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux | |
| Spanish | ranitidina | |
| Catalan | ranitidina | |
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