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ranitidine hydrochloride

ranitidine hydrochloride (RANITIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a histamine h2 receptor antagonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — ranitidine hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
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Quick answer

ranitidine hydrochloride (RANITIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a histamine h2 receptor antagonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN ranitidine hydrochloride
Brand RANITIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Histamine H2 receptor antagonist
Target Histamine H2 receptor
Route INJECTION
Formulation TABLET, EFFERVESCENT

Mechanism of action

Histamine H2 receptor antagonist

Primary target: Histamine H2 receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is ranitidine hydrochloride?

ranitidine hydrochloride (RANITIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a histamine h2 receptor antagonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for ranitidine hydrochloride?

RANITIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for ranitidine hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of ranitidine hydrochloride?

ranitidine hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.