Overview

Ranitidine is an H2-blocker medication that was previously used to reduce stomach acid production and treat conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcers, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. However, it has been largely withdrawn from the market due to safety concerns related to the presence of impurities. Ranitidine is an H2 receptor antagonist medication that was used to decrease stomach acid production and alleviate symptoms of conditions such as GERD and peptic ulcers.