2007-02-24 18:44:01 · 3 answers · asked by keysea 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Neutralizes stomach and esophageal acids by blocking hystamines.
2007-02-24 18:46:50 · answer #1 · answered by TJTB 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Zantac (ranitidine) belongs to a class of medications called H2 blockers. Ranitidine bonds to the H2 receptor (or histamine-type2- receptor) blocking the action of histamine on the cells of the stomach which secrete stomach acid in response. The reduction of stomach acid is beneficial in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, all of which are aggravated by excess acid production.
2007-02-24 22:27:38 · answer #2 · answered by sunflower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry I should have read the question better, I mistook this for Alprazolam, Used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.. benzodiazepines class, acts on the brain and central nervous system to produce a calming effect.
2007-02-24 18:51:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Blocks the "H2" (histamine-2) receptors on the gastric
parietal cells that make hydrochlric acid.
2007-02-24 18:48:30 · answer #4 · answered by Hk 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hk is right
2007-02-24 19:52:17 · answer #5 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋