What it the medication RANITIDINE used for?
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Ranitidine is in a class of drugs called histamine receptor antagonists. Ranitidine works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces.\n\nRanitidine is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. Ranitidine is also used to treat conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid and conditions in which acid comes up into the esophagus and causes heartburn, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).\n\nRanitidine may also be used for conditions other than those listed in this medication guide.
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No it is a proton pump inhibitor given for stomach problems. No cortisone
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Asprin doesn't help...\n\nLol. If you can get a prescription, try Ranitidine. If not, drink gatorade and carbonation. Balance them out, b/c carbonation settles your stomach, but too much will dehydrate you. Drink the gatorade to keep yourself hydrated.\n\nTry something mild to eat at first, like soda (Saltine) crackers.\n\nFeel better soon!
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Esophageal erosion and ulcers caused by GERD\n\n\nThe backup, or reflux, of stomach acids and juices into the esophagus that occurs with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can wear away (erode) the lining of the esophagus and cause sores, called ulcers.\n\nGERD is caused when stomach acid and juices reflux into the esophagus. This happens when the valve between the lower end of the esophagus and the stomach (the lower esophageal sphincter, or LES) does not close tightly. This reflux can cause irritation, inflammation, or wearing away of the lining of the esophagus, which is called esophagitis.\n\nIn severe cases, patches of the lining of the esophagus wear away completely, and ulcers may develop. Ulcers can be shallow or deep and can destroy the lining of the esophagus where they develop.\n\nTreatment for ulcers in the esophagus usually means treating the GERD that caused the ulcer in the first place. Treatment for GERD usually involves one of two options:\n\nMedication. Long-term, often lifelong use of medications called proton pump inhibitors, such as esomeprazole (Nexium), lansoprazole (Prevacid), omeprazole (Prilosec), or rabeprazole (Aciphex), that reduce the amount of acid produced in the stomach may be necessary. This leaves less acid in the stomach juice so that if stomach juice backs up into the esophagus, it is less irritating. This allows the esophagus to heal. Other types of medications used to treat GERD—such as acid reducers like cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine hydrochloride (Zantac), or famotidine (Pepcid)—are not as effective at helping heal injuries to the esophagus or in preventing a recurrence.1\nSurgery. Fundoplication surgery is the most common surgery used to treat GERD. During surgery, the upper curve of the stomach (the fundus) is wrapped around the esophagus and sewn into place so that the lower portion of the esophagus passes through a small tunnel of stomach muscle. This surgery strengthens the lower esophageal sphincter, which stops acid from backing up into the esophagus as easily. This allows the esophagus to heal.\nBoth types of treatment are about equally effective.1
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It is a long weighted  gastric tube inserted in the nose and swallowed by the patient.  It works it's way down to the small intestine, and it's purpose is to help open obstructions or narrowing of the small intestine.\n\nThe tip of the tube (once it is swallowed) has a small balloon that can be inflated with a weighted substance.  Years ago Mercury was used, but non toxic substances are now used.  I haven't seen one  in years, and I didn't know it was still being used.
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I found this website very useful in understanding the treatment regimen for H. pylori\n\nhttp://www.drugdigest.org/DD/Comparison/NewComparison/0,10621,550540-21,00.html\n\nSince H. pylori is a bacterium, you need antibiotics to treat it. However, if you use only one antibiotic, the chances of it become resistant is high. So you need a combination of antibiotics.\nAlso, since H.pylori increases the acidity of your stomach, you need a proton pump inhibitor to decrease the acid secretion by the stomach mucosa.\n\nThe best regimen is the triple drug regimen, where you give two antibiotics and one proton pump inhibitor.\n\nTwo antibiotics can be any two of amoxycillin, clarithromycin, metronidazole or tetracycline. However, tetracycline, being a broad spectrum is not the first choice. The proton pump inhibitor can be any one of the many existing in the market- like omeprazole, rabeprazole, pantoprazole, etc.
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USUALLY FOR ACNE. I TOOK IT FOR 15 YEARS AND ITS QUITE EFFECTIVE
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See a gastroenterologist to diagnose and treat the cause of your heartburn. There're various reasons for heartburn, that require different treatment. See a doctor to determine what causes your heartburn and how to treat it properly. Usually, you get prescription medicine to take for a month or two. To stop burning immediately check your local pharmacy for heartburn medicine, such as pepsid or prilosec. For more info visit http://www.webmd.com
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ox·y·me·taz·o·line (ks-m-tz-ln, -mt-z-)\nn.\nA vasoconstricting drug that is used topically in the form of its hydrochloride to reduce nasal congestion. \n\n\n\nThe American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 2nd Edition Copyright © 2004 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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a chemical that stops angiotensin converting enzyme (ace) from creating angiotensin II (AGII)\n\nAGII is a potent blood pressure increaser, acting directly on vascular walls.\n\nHas been shown to have a mortality benefit in many patient populations, including simple hypertension, congestive hear failure, acute heart attack....\n\nCan reduce the incidence of diabetic nephropathy, and retinal disease from htn.  Many other... very very common class of drugs.
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What is it supposed to be used for?
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concerta\n\nUsed to treat ADHD or also used as a street drug
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It's an antihistamine used to relieve the symptoms of common anxiety and tension and, in combination with other medications, to treat anxiety that results from physical illness. It also relieves itching from allergic reactions and can be used as a sedative before and after general anesthesia.
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Al2 (CO3)3\n\nAluminum Carbonate\n\nCarbonate salt used for oral ingestion to treat instances of increased stomach acid (acid reflux, heartburn) Medically: Basaljel
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Chloretone (aka chlorobutanol) is used on humans as a dental analgesic.  In veterinary medicine it is used as a sedative, an antipruritic, and as an antiseptic.\n\nIt comes with a warning that it may be habit forming and is regulated by the FDA.
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It's an anti-inflammatory, antipyretic (fever reducing) drug that is used to alleviate pain associated with various forms of arthritis, mentrual cramps, and tendinitis. The brand name Aleve is an example of this drug.
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That is a difficult question, what with all the recalls and warning about arthritis meds. I was on two that were pulled from the market and it was scary. I use over the counter naproxen. It is the ingredient in Advil but you can buy the store brand much cheaper. I take 2 of them and they work better then the prescription I was on. Some people have stomach upset with it so if you have ulcers don't use it.