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Zantac

Zantac can refer to either of two different H2 antagonists used to reduce gastric acid secretion:Ranitidine, prior to its 2020 withdrawal from the market Famotidine, following the withdrawal of ranitidine

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Zantac can refer to either of two different H2 antagonists used to reduce gastric acid secretion:

  • Ranitidine, prior to its 2020 withdrawal from the market
  • Famotidine, following the withdrawal of ranitidine