antac 150mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is antac 150mg tablet used for?
Aciloc 150 Tablet (Ranitidine) is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. It contains Ranitidine (150mg), which Competitive inhibition of histamine at H2-receptors of gastric parietal cells, r. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Ranitidine
- Manufacturer: Angel Laboratories Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ antac 150mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Duodenal ulcer, Gastric ulcer, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, Erosive esophagitis, Prevention of stress ulcers
Off-label uses: Urticaria (off-label), Prevention of aspiration pneumonitis (off-label)
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Ranitidine |
| Brand Name | Aciloc 150 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Angel Laboratories Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | H2 Receptor Blocker |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Competitive inhibition of histamine at H2-receptors of gastric parietal cells, reducing gastric acid secretion.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take antac 150mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of antac 150mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Agranulocytosis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Bradycardia
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Gynecomastia
- Impotence
- Confusion
- Hallucinations
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Minor | ||
| Minor | ||
| Minor |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin (increased anticoagulant effect)
- Theophylline (increased theophylline levels)
- Phenytoin (increased phenytoin levels)
โก Moderate Interactions
- Ketoconazole (decreased absorption)
- Itraconazole (decreased absorption)
- Atazanavir (decreased absorption)
- Delavirdine (decreased absorption)
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids (decreased absorption of ranitidine)
- Sucralfate (decreased absorption of ranitidine)
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food does not significantly affect absorption
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No direct interaction, but alcohol may exacerbate gastric irritation.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to ranitidine or any component, Acute porphyria
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function in elderly or renally impaired, Liver function tests if hepatic impairment
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; activated charcoal may be considered; dialysis not effective.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.