Ranitidine

To the Editor: In the recent article by Zeldis et al. concerning ranitidine, the section addressing side effects is of particular interest (Dec. 1 issue). 1 Only incidental skin rashes, pruritic and nonpruritic, have been reported, and these rashes are said to resolve despite continued therapy. 2 In...

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Published inThe New England journal of medicine Vol. 310; no. 24; pp. 1601 - 1606
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Massachusetts Medical Society 14.06.1984
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Adult
Aged
Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury - etiology
Drug Hypersensitivity - etiology
Female
Headache - chemically induced
Histamine H2 Antagonists
Humans
Lymphocytes - drug effects
Male
Middle Aged
Neutropenia - chemically induced
Ranitidine - adverse effects
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Summary:To the Editor: In the recent article by Zeldis et al. concerning ranitidine, the section addressing side effects is of particular interest (Dec. 1 issue). 1 Only incidental skin rashes, pruritic and nonpruritic, have been reported, and these rashes are said to resolve despite continued therapy. 2 In sharp contrast to reported side effects of ranitidine, I would like to share an interesting briefcase experience. A 33-year-old woman presented with a long history of substernal and midepigastric burning pain, bloating, and increased frequency of belching. These symptoms increased approximately one hour after eating and would occasionally awaken her at night. The results . . . No extract is available for articles shorter than 400 words.
ISSN:0028-4793
1533-4406
DOI:10.1056/NEJM198406143102413