An H-2 histamine receptor antagonistRanitidine hydrochloride is mainly used as an H2-receptor antagonist and helps in the treatment of gastrointestinal lesions because of excessive gastric acid secretion. It also serves as an antiulcer drug.
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Applications
An H-2 histamine receptor antagonistRanitidine hydrochloride is mainly used as an H2-receptor antagonist and helps in the treatment of gastrointestinal lesions because of excessive gastric acid secretion. It also serves as an antiulcer drug.
Solubility
Soluble in water, 2-hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin, acetic acid, methanol, ethanol and dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in chloroform.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
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Trygg, J.; Yildir, E.; Kolakovic, R.; Sandler, N.; Fardim, P. Solid-State Properties and Controlled Release of Ranitidine Hydrochloride from Tailored Oxidised Cellulose Beads. Macromol. Mater. Eng. 2015, 300 (2), 210-217.