Noun: ranitidine
- A histamine blocker and antacid (trade name Zantac) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux
"The patient took ranitidine to alleviate his acid reflux symptoms";
- Zantac
Type of: alkaliser [Brit], alkalizer, antacid, antiacid [rare], gastric antacid, histamine blocker
Encyclopedia: Ranitidine