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Drug of the Week
Question | Answer |
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Brand Name | Zantac |
Generic Name | rantidine hydrochloride |
Class | Antacids & Antiulcer |
Route | PO [tablet or syrup] |
Indications | short term tx of duoderal & gastric ulcers |
Contraindications | pt's with hepatic disfunction & impaired renal function |
Side Effects | HA, hepatitis, pancreaitis, tachycardia, and bracycardia |
PT Teaching | tablets should not be chewed, they must be swallowed or disolved |