| Agent Name |
Ranitidine hydrochloride |
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| Alternative Name |
Zantac |
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| CAS Number |
66357-59-3 |
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| Formula |
C13-H22-N4-O3-S.Cl-H |
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| Major Category |
Other Uses |
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| Synonyms |
AH 19065; 1,1-Ethenediamine, N-(2-(((5-((dimethylamino)methyl)-2-furanyl)methyl)thio)ethyl)-N`-methyl-2-nitro-, monohydrochloride; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Pharmaceuticals |
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| Comments |
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in pharmaceutical workers; [Kanerva, p. 1170] Ranitidine is a drug to reduce acid secretion in the stomach. Many side effects have been reported after ingestion of therapeutic doses including, rarely, drug-induced hepatitis. [HSDB] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: RANITIDINE
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