Effect of adjunctive ranitidine for antipsychotic-induced weight gain: A systematic review of randomized placebo-controlled trials [PDF]
Journal of International Medical Research, 2018 This study was a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of ranitidine as an adjunct for antipsychotic-induced weight gain in patients with schizophrenia.
Xiao-Jing Gu +13 more
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Developing a Chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel for gastro-retentive release of ranitidine and enhanced anti-ulcerative properties [PDF]
BMC BiotechnologyRanitidine is widely used to treat gastrointestinal conditions, but recent studies have revealed severe potential side effects, including a link to cancer.
Shimaa A. Sadek +13 more
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Ranitidine protects Müller cells against ferroptosis in diabetic retinopathy by regulating the AKT1/GSK3β pathway [PDF]
Indian Journal of OphthalmologyPurpose: This study was designed to investigate the primary targets and possible mechanisms of ranitidine (Ra) against diabetic retinopathy (DR). Methods: Single-cell sequencing technology and the SPIED3 platform were employed to characterize key genes ...
Wei He +3 more
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Genotoxic effects of NDMA-contaminated ranitidine on Allium cepa cells and unveiling carcinogenic mechanisms via DFT and molecular dynamics simulation study [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThis study investigated the potential genotoxic and carcinogenic effects of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a hazardous compound found in ranitidine formulations that are used to treat excessive stomach acid.
Mst. Kusum Kaly +4 more
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Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2021 Objective: To explore the prokinetic effect of Ranitidine, to compare it with the prokinetic effect of Neostigmine and to observe the potentiating prokinetic effect of Ranitidine and Neostigmine in combination.
Aroosa Ishtiaq Butt +4 more
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Effects of genetic polymorphisms on the OCT1 and OCT2-mediated uptake of ranitidine. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2017 Ranitidine (Zantac®) is a H2-receptor antagonist commonly used for the treatment of acid-related gastrointestinal diseases. Ranitidine was reported to be a substrate of the organic cation transporters OCT1 and OCT2. The hepatic transporter OCT1 is highly
Marleen Julia Meyer +3 more
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The Study of Ranitidine Interference With Morphine Detection Test by Thin-Layer Chromatography [PDF]
Avicenna Journal of Medical Biochemistry, 2018 Background: Drug abuse is a global and critical problem. One of the most frequent practices done in order to detect the drugs of abuse is Urine Drug Screen. However, for changing the drug test results, adulterants and urine substitutes are being designed.
Amir Miri +3 more
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Association between ranitidine use with potential NDMA impurities and risk of cancer in Korea
Scientific Reports, 2022 N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) detected above the acceptable level in ranitidine products has been a great global concern. To examine the risk of cancer among people treated with ranitidine, we conducted a cohort study using the National Health Insurance ...
Kyung-In Joung +4 more
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Corrosion Inhibition of α-brass Alloy in Aqueous Solution by Using Expired Ranitidine
International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 2020 Expired Ranitidine was tested as a corrosion hindrance for α-brass. The result is utilized to identify its maximum concentration in order to be used in the protection of corrosion of α-brass in a HCl medium.
A.S. Fouda +3 more
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Pharmaceuticals, 2023 Background: Histamine H2 receptor antagonists are a group of drugs that inhibit gastric juice secretion in gastrointestinal diseases. However, there is evidence to suggest that H2 blockers have a broader spectrum of activity.
Grzegorz Biedrzycki +6 more
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