Ranitidine hydrochloride

Agent Name
Ranitidine hydrochloride
Alternative Name
Zantac
CAS Number
66357-59-3
Formula
C13-H22-N4-O3-S.Cl-H
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
AH 19065; 1,1-Ethenediamine, N-(2-(((5-((dimethylamino)methyl)-2-furanyl)methyl)thio)ethyl)-N`-methyl-2-nitro-, monohydrochloride; Zantac; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Pharmaceuticals
Comments
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in pharmaceutical workers; [Kanerva, p. 1170] Ranitidine is a drug to reduce acid secretion in the stomach. Many side effects have been reported after ingestion of therapeutic doses including, rarely, drug-induced hepatitis. [HSDB]
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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