DESCRIPTION
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FDA Article Code: 34089-3
The active ingredient in ranitidine injection is ranitidine hydrochloride (HCl), a histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Chemically it is N[2-[[[5[(dimethylamino)methyl]-2-furanyl]methyl]thio]ethyl]-N′-methyl-2-nitro-1,1-ethenediamine, hydrochloride. It has the following structure:
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The molecular formula is C13H22N4O3S•HCl, representing a molecular weight of 350.87.
Ranitidine hydrochloride, USP is a white to pale yellow, granular substance that is soluble in water.
Ranitidine injection, USP is a clear, colorless to yellow, nonpyrogenic liquid. The yellow color of the liquid tends to intensify without adversely affecting potency. The pH of the injection solution is 6.7 to 7.3.
Sterile Injection for Intramuscular or Intravenous Administration
Each 1 mL of aqueous solution contains ranitidine 25 mg (as the hydrochloride); phenol 5 mg as preservative; and 0.96 mg of monobasic potassium phosphate and 2.4 mg of dibasic sodium phosphate as buffers.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
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FDA Article Code: 34090-1
Ranitidine hydrochloride is a competitive, reversible inhibitor of the action of histamine at the histamine H2-receptors, including receptors on the gastric cells. Ranitidine hydrochloride does not lower serum Ca++ in hypercalcemic states. Ranitidine hydrochloride is not an anticholinergic agent.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
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FDA Article Code: 34067-9
Ranitidine injection is indicated in some hospitalized patients with pathological hypersecretory conditions or intractable duodenal ulcers, or as an alternative to the oral dosage form for short-term use in patients who are unable to take oral medication.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
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FDA Article Code: 34070-3
Ranitidine injection is contraindicated for patients known to have hypersensitivity to the drug.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
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FDA Article Code: 34084-4
Transient pain at the site of IM injection has been reported. Transient local burning or itching has been reported with IV administration of ranitidine hydrochloride.
The following have been reported as events in clinical trials or in the routine management of patients treated with oral or parenteral ranitidine hydrochloride. The relationship to therapy with ranitidine hydrochloride has been unclear in many cases. Headache, sometimes severe, seems to be related to administration of ranitidine hydrochloride.
OVERDOSAGE
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FDA Article Code: 34088-5
There has been virtually no experience with overdosage with ranitidine injection and limited experience with oral doses of ranitidine. Reported acute ingestions of up to 18 g orally have been associated with transient adverse effects similar to those encountered in normal clinical experience (see
ADVERSE REACTIONS
). In addition, abnormalities of gait and hypotension have been reported.
When overdosage occurs, clinical monitoring and supportive therapy should be employed.
Studies in dogs receiving dosages of ranitidine hydrochloride in excess of 225 mg/kg/day have shown muscular tremors, vomiting, and rapid respiration. Single oral doses of 1,000 mg/kg in mice and rats were not lethal. Intravenous LD50 values in mice and rats were 77 and 83 mg/kg, respectively.
HOW SUPPLIED
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FDA Article Code: 34069-5
Ranitidine Injection USP, 25 mg/mL, containing phenol 0.5% as preservative, is available as follows:
NDC-65841-763-02, 2-mL single-use vials (10 Vials per carton)
NDC-65841-764-06, 6-mL multi-dose vials (Single)
