Uses of Kantacid

Kantacid is a drug used in the treatment of benign gastric ulcers, Zollinger Ellison syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease. The drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, with the main ingredient being Ranitidine. To understand how to use as well as the dose of Kantacid, the side effects of Kantacid, please read carefully the article below.

1. Kantacid drug effect

Kantacid is used in the treatment of acute duodenal ulcer disease, benign gastric ulcer and used in maintenance therapy. The main use of Kantacid depends on Ranitidine, which is a competitive inhibitor of histamine at the H2-receptor of the parietal cells.
The main effect of Kantacid is to reduce the amount of gastric acid secreted in the stomach day and night, even in a state of irritation caused by food, insulin or amino acids or pentagastrin. The outstanding advantage of Kantacid comes from the effect of inhibiting gastric acid secretion 3-13 times stronger than Cimetidine and the side effects are also less recorded.

2. Indications for taking Kantacid

The main effect of Kantacid is to treat inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, the drug Kantacid is indicated in some of the following cases
Treatment of peptic ulcer disease, benign duodenal ulcer. Treatment of patients with Zollinger Ellison syndrome (gastris tumor in the digestive system) Prophylaxis of gastric, duodenal ulcers, gastroduodenal bleeding for people with a history of previous disease. In addition, with the ingredient Ranitidine, the drug Kantacid is also used in the treatment of acute gastric mucosal damage, treatment of the advanced stage of chronic gastritis There are no contraindications in specific cases, at present. It is only recommended not to use in patients who are allergic or sensitive to any of the ingredients of Kantacid.

3. Dosage of Kantacid

Dosage for patients with advanced duodenal ulcer, peptic ulcer, esophagitis
300mg/time/day before bed or, 150mg/time, twice a day, orally for 4-6 weeks. Note, 1 fixed dose 150mg/time before going to bed. Zollinger - Ellison syndrome: The starting dose is 150mg/time, 3 times a day, the maximum dose can be up to 900mg-1200mg/day.

4. Side effects when using the drug Kantacid

Common side effects in patients when using Kantacid
Mild: Headache, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, erythema, mild liver enzyme changes Severe and rare: Hypersensitivity, bradycardia, block atrioventricular, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, gynecomastia in men, fever, anaphylaxis.

5. Notes when using the drug Kantacid

There are no studies or clinical trials on the effects of Kantacid in children, therefore this medicine should not be used in children Kantacid cannot treat malignant ulcers, and therefore should not be used in these patients. Use caution when using Kantacid in people with liver and kidney failure, pregnant and lactating women. Kantacid is used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease, including gastric ulcer, benign duodenal ulcer. Users should carefully read the instructions for use, do not exceed the dose allowed by the doctor to use the drug to be most effective.

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