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Amuran150mg
Tablet
Amulet Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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LiverMedical OverviewIntroduction
Amuran is a medicine that reduces the amount of excess acid make by your stomach. It is used to treat and prevent heartburn, indigestion and other sympt... View More
Uses of Amuran
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
- Peptic ulcer disease
Side effects of Amuran
- Sleepiness
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
How to use Amuran
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amuran may be taken with o... View More
How Amuran works
Amuran is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist. It works by reducing the acid produced in the stomach. This helps to relieve acid-related indigestion and ... View More
What if you forget to take Amuran?
If you miss a dose of Amuran, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your re... View More
Quick Tips- If you are also taking other medications to treat acidity (e.g., antacid), take them 2 hours before or after taking Amuran.
- Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
- Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Amuran for 2 weeks as you may be suffering from some other problems.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease as dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.
- Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.
Brief DescriptionIndication
Dyspepsia, H. pylori infection, Benign gastric and duodenal ulceration, GERD, Acid aspiration during general anesth, Prophylaxis during NSAID treatment,... View More
Administration
May be taken with or without food. IV Administration Direct injection: 50 mg diluted to ?20 mL with compatible IV infusion fluid and given over ?5 m... View More
Adult Dose
Oral Benign gastric and duodenal ulceration Adult: Initially, 300 mg daily at bedtime or 150 mg bid for 4-8 wk; 300 mg bid for 4 wk may be used in duo... View More
Child Dose
Oral Benign gastric and duodenal ulceration Child: 1 mth to 16 yr 4-8 mg/kg daily in 2 divided doses. Max: 300 mg/day. Treatment duration: 4-8 wk. Mai... View More
Renal Dose
Oral: CrCl Dosage <50 150 mg daily at bedtime, adjust dose cautiously if necessary.Parenteral: Individual doses may be reduced to 25 mg.
Contraindication
Porphyria.
Mode of Action
Ranitidine competitively blocks histamine at H2-receptors of the gastric parietal cells which inhibits gastric acid secretion. It does not affect pepsin... View More
Precaution
Possibility of malignancy should be excluded prior to therapy as the drug may mask symptoms and delay diagnosis of gastric malignancy. Patients w/ diffi... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Headache (3%) <1% Abdominal pain,Agitation,Alopecia,Confusion,Constipation,Diarrhea,Dizziness,Hypersensitivity reaction,Nausea,Vomiting Fr... View More
Interaction
Delayed absorption and increased peak serum concentration w/ propantheline bromide. Ranitidine minimally inhibits hepatic metabolism of coumarin anticoa... View More
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DisclaimerThe information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More
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