Not Medical Advice: Pink, round-shape pill has been identified as Ranitidine hydrochloride 150 mg. It is manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited.
Ranitidine belongs to the drug class H2 antagonists. It works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach produces.
Ranitidine is used to treat and prevent gerd; erosive esophagitis; gastric ulcer maintenance treatment; eczema; duodenal ulcer and more. It also treats conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison.
Seniors are more likely to take multiple medications. They’re also more sensitive to drugs’ effects, both therapeutic and negative. Declining vision, hearing, and memory also contribute to medication risks. Follow these tips to help you prevent mistakes and adverse drug reactions shared by John Muir Health.