Zantac can refer to either of two different
H2 antagonists used to reduce gastric acid secretion:
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Ranitidine
Ranitidine, sold under the brand name Zantac among others, is a medication used to decrease stomach acid production. It is commonly used in treatment of peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome ...
, prior to its 2020 withdrawal from the market
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Famotidine
Famotidine, sold under the brand name Pepcid among others, is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist medication that decreases stomach acid production. It is used to treat peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Zollinger-Elli ...
, following the withdrawal of ranitidine
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