RANITIDINE

OVERVIEW

Ranitidine is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and peptic ulcer disease.

CLASSIFICATION

H2 receptor blockers

USES

Calm down the acid in your stomach

Used to treat and prevent stomach or intestinal sores

Treat symptoms like heartburn or that burning feeling in your chest caused by acid reflux.

Lowering the amount of acid, it helps your stomach and throat feel better and heal faster

HOW IT WORKS

Ranitidine is a competitive, reversible inhibitor of the action of histamine at the histamine H2 receptors found in gastric parietal cells. This results in decreased gastric acid secretion and gastric volume, and reduced hydrogen ion concentration.

DOSAGE

As directed by the physician

PRECAUTIONS

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to ranitidine or any other medications.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take while taking ranitidine. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.

Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had porphyria, phenylketonuria, or kidney or liver disease.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking ranitidine, call your doctor.

SIDE EFFECTS

Headache

Constipation

Diarrhea

Nausea

Vomiting

Stomach pain

Ranitidine may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

DISCLAIMER

This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage

SERRATIOPEPTIDASE

OVERVIEW

Serratiopeptidase helps the body break down proteins, thereby reducing inflammation

CLASSIFICATION

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug’ (NSAID)

USES

Serrapeptase is promoted as an anti-inflammatory and mucolytic agent, but efficacy for either use has not been well established. Two randomized controlled trials reported no reduction in swelling caused by sprained ankles, and results of studies evaluating use for pain and swelling after dental surgery are conflicting. Two clinical trials evaluating serrapeptase as a mucolytic agent also reported conflicting results. Serrapeptase has also been investigated for adjunctive use to antibiotics to enhance antibiotic activity; however, evidence is limited to 2 low-quality clinical studies

HOW IT WORKS

The specialty of Serrapeptase is it breaks down non-living proteins inside the human body. Non-living tissues are there in the body only when there is inflammation, swelling, or clogging. Serrapeptase geo-targets such sites in the body and reduces inflammation.

DOSAGE

As directed by the physician

PRECAUTIONS

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: There’s not enough research yet to know if serrapeptase is safe during pregnancy or while nursing. So, to be cautious, it’s best to avoid using it during these times.

Bleeding disorders: Serrapeptase may affect how your blood clots. If you have a bleeding condition, it could make things worse. It’s important to talk to your doctor before taking it.

Before surgery: Since serrapeptase can affect blood clotting, there’s a risk it could lead to more bleeding during or after surgery. Be sure to let your doctor know if you’re taking it, especially if you have surgery planned

SIDE EFFECT

There are several side effects of taking Serrapeptase, such as –

Skin irritation or dermatitis

Erythema or rashes

Joint pain

Nausea

Cough

Blood clotting disturbance

Poor appetite

Muscle pain

DISCLAIMER

This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage