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    Prophylactic Use Of Ranitidine in Pediatric Settings: Experts Opine

    Prophylactic Use Of Ranitidine in Pediatric Settings: Experts Opine

    Acid suppression treatment has revolutionized the management of acid-related disorders since the introduction of H2-receptor antagonists (H2RAs) and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Acid suppression is crucial for treatment and prophylaxis of gastroesophageal reflux disease, drug-induced gastritis, stress ulcers in hospitalized children, nocturnal acid reflux, and as preoperative medication. (1) Despite the effectiveness of PPIs, they […] More