Roxatidine Uses
Roxatidine is used for Gastric Ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Erosive Esophagitis, Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease and Gastritis
How Roxatidine Works
Roxatidine suppresses the effect of histamine on the parietal cells of the stomach (H2-receptor antagonist). This suppressive action is dose-dependent. As a result, the production and secretion, particularly of gastric acid, are reduced.
Common side effects of Roxatidine
Headache, Diarrhoea, Constipation, Dizziness
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