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MeSH Heading: Ranitidine
Tree Number(s): D03.383.312.750
Unique ID: D011899
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D011899
Scope Note: A non-imidazole blocker of those histamine receptors that mediate gastric secretion (H2 receptors). It is used to treat gastrointestinal ulcers.
Entry Term(s): AH-19065; Biotidin; N (2-(((5-((Dimethylamino)methyl)-2-furanyl)methyl)thio)ethyl)-N'-methyl-2-nitro-1,1-ethenediamine; Ranisen; Ranitidin; Ranitidine Hydrochloride; Sostril; Zantac; Zantic
Pharm Action: Anti-Ulcer Agents
Histamine H2 Antagonists
Related Numbers: 66357-35-5; 66357-59-3; BK76465IHM
CAS Type 1 Name: 1,1-Ethenediamine, N-(2-(((5-((dimethylamino)methyl)-2-furanyl)methyl)thio)ethyl)-N'-methyl-2-nitro-
Previous Indexing: Furans (1966-1983)
Public MeSH Note: 84
History Note: 84
Date Established: 1984/01/01
Date of Entry: 1983/06/13
Revision Date: 2016/05/31

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