Ranitidine interactions

Ranitidine (Zantac), an H2 blocker has 65 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 7 major, 38 moderate, 11 minor, and 9 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

Interactions from the label

Major interactions (7)

  • • Gastric Acid Reducing Agents: Avoid co-administration with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). (Acalabrutinib label, Drug interactions)

  • Use of RPV with proton pump inhibitors is contraindicated and use of RPV with H 2 -receptor antagonists requires staggered administration [see Contraindications (4) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Emtricitabine, rilpivirine, and tenofovir label, Drug interactions)

  • FamotidineH2 blockerMajor

    Famotidine Injection is contraindicated in patients with a history of serious hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis) to famotidine or other H 2 -receptor antagonists. (Famotidine label, Contraindications)

  • Ibuprofen and famotidine tablet should not be administered to patients with a history of hypersensitivity to other H 2 -receptor antagonists. (Ibuprofen and famotidine label, Contraindications)

  • MethylphenidateCNS stimulantMajor

    Intervention Concomitant use of methylphenidate extended-release orally disintegrating tablets with a gastric pH modulator (i.e., a H2-blocker or a proton pump inhibitor) is not recommended. (Methylphenidate label, Drug interactions)

  • Concomitant Use With Gastric Acid-Reducing Agents : Avoid concomitant use of VOTRIENT with gastric acid-reducing agents. (Pazopanib label, Drug interactions)

  • RisedronatebisphosphonateMajor

    Concomitant administration of Risedronate sodium delayed-release and H 2 blockers or PPIs is not recommended. (Risedronate label, Drug interactions)

Moderate interactions (38)

  • AtazanavirantiretroviralModerate

    This can result in either an increase in absorption (e.g., triazolam, midazolam, glipizide) or a decrease in absorption (e.g., ketoconazole, atazanavir, delavirdine, gefitinib). (Ranitidine label, Drug interactions)

  • BosutinibModerate

    Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) As an alternative to PPIs, use short-acting antacids or H2 blockers and separate dosing by more than 2 hours from BOSULIF dosing. (Bosutinib label, Drug interactions)

  • CefpodoximecephalosporinModerate

    Drug Interactions Antacids Concomitant administration of high doses of antacids (sodium bicarbonate and aluminum hydroxide) or H 2 blockers reduces peak plasma levels by 24% to 42% and the extent of absorption by 27% to 32%, respectively. (Cefpodoxime label, Drug interactions)

  • ClonazepambenzodiazepineModerate

    Effect of Other Drugs on the Pharmacokinetics of Clonazepam Literature reports suggest that ranitidine, an agent that decreases stomach acidity, does not greatly alter clonazepam pharmacokinetics. (Clonazepam label, Drug interactions)

  • CyclosporineimmunosuppressantModerate

    …Immunosuppressives Other Drugs ciprofloxacin melphalan amphotericin B azapropazon cimetidine tacrolimus fibric acid derivatives (e.g., bezafibrate, fenofibrate) gentamicin ketoconazole colchicine ranitidine methotrexate tobramycin diclofenac trimethoprim with sulfamethoxazole naproxen vancomycin sulindac During the concomitant use of a drug that may exhibit additive or synergistic… (Cyclosporine label, Drug interactions)

  • ErlotinibModerate

    Drugs the Increase Gastric pH Co-administration of erlotinib with proton pump inhibitors (e.g., omeprazole) and H-2 receptor antagonists (e.g., ranitidine) decreased erlotinib exposure [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Erlotinib label, Drug interactions)

  • FlibanserinCNS depressantModerate

    Weak CYP3A4 Inhibitors Examples Oral contraceptives, cimetidine, fluoxetine, ginkgo, ranitidine Clinical Implications The concomitant use of ADDYI with multiple weak CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase the risk of adverse reactions. (Flibanserin label, Drug interactions)

  • FosamprenavirantiretroviralModerate

    Histamine H 2 -receptor antagonists: Cimetidine, famotidine, nizatidine, ranitidine a Fosamprenavir calcium: ↓ Amprenavir Fosamprenavir calcium/ritonavir: Interaction not evaluated Use with caution. (Fosamprenavir label, Drug interactions)

  • FosphenytoinanticonvulsantModerate

    …Azoles Fluconazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole, miconazole, voriconazole Antineoplastic agents Capecitabine, fluorouracil Antidepressants Fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, sertraline Gastric acid reducing agents H 2 antagonists (cimetidine), omeprazole Sulfonamides Sulfamethizole, sulfaphenazole, sulfadiazine, sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim Other Acute alcohol intake, amiodarone,… (Fosphenytoin label, Drug interactions)

  • GefitinibModerate

    This can result in either an increase in absorption (e.g., triazolam, midazolam, glipizide) or a decrease in absorption (e.g., ketoconazole, atazanavir, delavirdine, gefitinib). (Ranitidine label, Drug interactions)

  • GlimepiridesulfonylureaModerate

    …glimepiride, increasing the susceptibility to and/or intensity of hypoglycemia: oral anti-diabetic medications, pramlintide acetate, insulin, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, H 2 receptor antagonists, fibrates, propoxyphene, pentoxifylline, somatostatin analogs, anabolic steroids and androgens, cyclophosphamide, phenyramidol, guanethidine, fluconazole, sulfinpyrazone,… (Glimepiride label, Drug interactions)

  • GlipizidesulfonylureaModerate

    This can result in either an increase in absorption (e.g., triazolam, midazolam, glipizide) or a decrease in absorption (e.g., ketoconazole, atazanavir, delavirdine, gefitinib). (Ranitidine label, Drug interactions)

  • Glipizide and metforminsulfonylureaModerate

    This can result in either an increase in absorption (e.g., triazolam, midazolam, glipizide) or a decrease in absorption (e.g., ketoconazole, atazanavir, delavirdine, gefitinib). (Ranitidine label, Drug interactions)

  • IbandronatebisphosphonateModerate

    H2 Blockers In healthy volunteers, co-administration with ranitidine resulted in a 20% increased bioavailability of ibandronate, which was not considered to be clinically relevant (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY [12.3] ) . (Ibandronate label, Drug interactions)

  • Itraconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Gastrointestinal Drugs Drugs that reduce gastric acidity e.g. acid neutralizing medicines such as aluminum hydroxide, or acid secretion suppressors such as H 2 - receptor antagonists and proton pump inhibitors (e.g., omeprazole). (Itraconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Ketoconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    This can result in either an increase in absorption (e.g., triazolam, midazolam, glipizide) or a decrease in absorption (e.g., ketoconazole, atazanavir, delavirdine, gefitinib). (Ranitidine label, Drug interactions)

  • Ledipasvir and sofosbuvirantiviralModerate

    Concomitant Drug Class: Drug Name Effect on Concentration ↓ = decrease, ↑ = increase Clinical Comment tenofovir DF = tenofovir disoproxil fumarate Acid Reducing Agents: ↓ ledipasvir Ledipasvir solubility decreases as pH increases. (Ledipasvir and sofosbuvir label, Drug interactions)

  • Lemborexantsedative-hypnoticModerate

    Examples: Strong CYP3A inhibitors: itraconazole, clarithromycin Moderate CYP3A inhibitors: fluconazole, verapamil Weak CYP3A inhibitors: chlorzoxazone, ranitidine Strong and Moderate CYP3A Inducers Clinical Impact: Concomitant use with a strong or moderate CYP3A inducer decreases lemborexant exposure, which may reduce DAYVIGO efficacy [see Clinical Pharmacology… (Lemborexant label, Drug interactions)

  • LomitapideModerate

    …Weak CYP3A4 inhibitors (such as alprazolam, amiodarone, amlodipine, atorvastatin, bicalutamide, cilostazol, cimetidine, cyclosporine, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, ginkgo, goldenseal, isoniazid, lapatinib, nilotinib, pazopanib, ranitidine, ranolazine, ticagrelor, zileuton) can increase lomitapide exposure approximately 2-fold [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Lomitapide label, Drug interactions)

  • MidazolambenzodiazepineModerate

    This can result in either an increase in absorption (e.g., triazolam, midazolam, glipizide) or a decrease in absorption (e.g., ketoconazole, atazanavir, delavirdine, gefitinib). (Ranitidine label, Drug interactions)

  • MiglitolantidiabeticModerate

    Other healthy volunteer studies have demonstrated that miglitol may significantly reduce the bioavailability of ranitidine and propranolol by 60% and 40%, respectively. (Miglitol label, Drug interactions)

  • Anaphylactic Shock and Hypersensitivity Reactions: Premedicate all patients with a combination of an H1-antihistamine, an H2 blocker, and a leukotriene inhibitor prior to each APHEXDA dose. (Motixafortide label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Nifedipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate

    Ranitidine: Five studies in healthy volunteers investigated the impact of multiple ranitidine doses on the single or multiple dose pharmacokinetics of nifedipine. (Nifedipine label, Precautions)

  • Nisoldipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate

    Ranitidine 150 mg twice daily did not interact significantly with nisoldipine (AUC was decreased by 15 - 20%). (Nisoldipine label, Drug interactions)

  • OctreotideModerate

    Proton Pump Inhibitors, H2-receptor Antagonists, or Antacids: may decrease bioavailability of MYCAPSSA and the MYCAPSSA dose may need to be increased (‎ 7 ). (Octreotide label, Drug interactions)

  • Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonateproton pump inhibitorModerate

    Gefitinib Gefitinib exposure was reduced by 44% with the coadministration of ranitidine and sodium bicarbonate (dosed to maintain gastric pH above 5.0). (Ranitidine label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenytoinanticonvulsantModerate

    …Azoles Fluconazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole, miconazole, voriconazole Antineoplastic agents Capecitabine, fluorouracil Antidepressants Fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, sertraline Gastric acid reducing agents H 2 antagonists (cimetidine), omeprazole Sulfonamides Sulfamethizole, sulfaphenazole, sulfadiazine, sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim Other Acute alcohol intake, amiodarone,… (Phenytoin label, Drug interactions)

  • Pioglitazone and glimepiridethiazolidinedioneModerate

    …tablets, increasing the susceptibility to and/or intensity of hypoglycemia: oral anti-diabetic medications, pramlintide acetate, insulin, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, H2 receptor antagonists, fibrates, propoxyphene, pentoxifylline, somatostatin analogs, anabolic steroids and androgens, cyclophosphamide, phenyramidol, guanethidine, fluconazole, sulfinpyrazone,… (Pioglitazone and glimepiride label, Drug interactions)

  • ProcainamideantiarrhythmicModerate

    High doses of ranitidine (e.g., such as those used in the treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome) have been shown to reduce the renal excretion of procainamide and N-acetylprocainamide resulting in increased plasma levels of these drugs. (Ranitidine label, Drug interactions)

  • QuinineantimalarialModerate

    Histamine H 2 -Receptor Blockers [Cimetidine, Ranitidine (Nonspecific CYP450 Inhibitors)] In healthy subjects who were given a single oral 600 mg dose of quinine sulfate after pretreatment with cimetidine (200 mg three times daily and 400 mg at bedtime for 7 days) or ranitidine (150 mg twice daily for 7 days), the apparent oral clearance of quinine decreased… (Quinine label, Drug interactions)

  • RilpivirineantiretroviralModerate

    H 2 -Receptor Antagonists: cimetidine famotidine nizatidine ranitidine ↔ rilpivirine (famotidine taken 12 hours before rilpivirine or 4 hours after rilpivirine) The combination of EDURANT or EDURANT PED and H 2 -receptor antagonists should be used with caution as coadministration may cause significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations (increase in… (Rilpivirine label, Drug interactions)

  • RisperidoneantipsychoticModerate

    Cimetidine and ranitidine increase the bioavailability of risperidone. (Risperidone label, Drug interactions)

  • Sodium bicarbonateantacidModerate

    Gefitinib Gefitinib exposure was reduced by 44% with the coadministration of ranitidine and sodium bicarbonate (dosed to maintain gastric pH above 5.0). (Ranitidine label, Drug interactions)

  • Clinical Effect/Recommendation Acid Reducing Agents: ↓ velpatasvir Velpatasvir solubility decreases as pH increases. (Sofosbuvir and velpatasvir label, Drug interactions)

  • SucralfateModerate

    Drug Interactions Some studies have shown that simultaneous sucralfate administration in healthy volunteers reduced the extent of absorption (bioavailability) of single doses of the following: cimetidine, digoxin, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, ketoconazole, l-thyroxine, phenytoin, quinidine, ranitidine, tetracycline, and theophylline. (Sucralfate label, Drug interactions)

  • TemsirolimusModerate

    …physician, treatment may be resumed with the administration of an H 1 -receptor antagonist (such as diphenhydramine), if not previously administered [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] , and/or an H 2 -receptor antagonist (such as intravenous famotidine 20 mg or intravenous ranitidine 50 mg) approximately 30 minutes before restarting the TORISEL infusion. (Temsirolimus label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TriazolambenzodiazepineModerate

    This can result in either an increase in absorption (e.g., triazolam, midazolam, glipizide) or a decrease in absorption (e.g., ketoconazole, atazanavir, delavirdine, gefitinib). (Ranitidine label, Drug interactions)

  • WarfarinanticoagulantModerate

    …fluvoxamine, fosamprenavir, imatinib, indinavir, isoniazid, itraconazole, ketoconazole, lopinavir/ritonavir, nefazodone, nelfinavir, nilotinib, oral contraceptives, posaconazole, ranitidine, ranolazine, ritonavir, saquinavir, telithromycin, tipranavir, voriconazole, zileuton armodafinil, amprenavir, aprepitant, bosentan, carbamazepine, efavirenz, etravirine,… (Warfarin label, Drug interactions)

Minor mentions (11)

  • CefaclorcephalosporinMinor

    Drug Interactions Antacids The extent of absorption of cefaclor extended-release tablets is diminished if magnesium or aluminum hydroxide-containing antacids are taken within 1 hour of administration; H 2 blockers do not alter either the rate or the extent of absorption of cefaclor extended-release tablets. (Cefaclor label, Drug interactions)

  • Darunavir and cobicistatantiretroviralMinor

    …drug-drug interactions have not been observed or are not anticipated with concomitant use of darunavir and cobicistat with rilpivirine, dolutegravir, raltegravir, abacavir, emtricitabine, emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide, tenofovir DF, lamivudine, stavudine, zidovudine, or acid modifying medications (antacids, H 2 -receptor antagonists, proton pump inhibitors). (Darunavir and cobicistat label, Drug interactions)

  • IronVitamin and mineralMinor

    Acid-reducing medicines lower stomach acid and can reduce the amount of iron absorbed from supplements and food. (NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Iron)

  • LapatinibP-glycoprotein inhibitorMinor

    Acid-Reducing Agents The aqueous solubility of lapatinib is pH dependent, with higher pH resulting in lower solubility. (Lapatinib label, Drug interactions)

  • Methylergonovineergot alkaloidMinor

    Weak inhibitors include chlorzoxazone, cilostazol, and ranitidine. (Methylergonovine label, Drug interactions)

  • Midodrinealpha-adrenergic agonistMinor

    …for Drug Interaction: It appears possible, although there is no supporting experimental evidence, that the high renal clearance of desglymidodrine (a base) is due to active tubular secretion by the base-secreting system also responsible for the secretion of such drugs as metformin, cimetidine, ranitidine, procainamide, triamterene, flecainide, and quinidine. (Midodrine label, Precautions)

  • MoexiprilACE inhibitorMinor

    Moexipril hydrochloride has been used in clinical trials concomitantly with calcium-channel-blocking agents, diuretics, H 2 blockers, digoxin, oral hypoglycemic agents, and cholesterol-lowering agents. (Moexipril label, Drug interactions)

  • Prasugrelantiplatelet agentMinor

    Effient can be administered with aspirin (75 mg to 325 mg per day), heparin, GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors, statins, digoxin, and drugs that elevate gastric pH, including proton pump inhibitors and H 2 blockers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • Valproic acidanticonvulsantMinor

    Cimetidine and Ranitidine Cimetidine and ranitidine do not affect the clearance of valproate. (Valproic acid label, Drug interactions)

  • VardenafilPDE5 inhibitorMinor

    Other Drug Interactions No pharmacokinetic interactions were observed between vardenafil and the following drugs: glyburide, warfarin, digoxin, an antacid based on magnesium-aluminum hydroxide, and ranitidine. (Vardenafil label, Drug interactions)

  • Vitamin B12Vitamin and mineralMinor

    Long-term acid-reducing therapy interferes with B12 absorption from food and can lead to deficiency. (NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Vitamin B12)

No significant interaction reported (9)

  • Alvimopanopioid antagonistNo interaction

    Effects of Concomitant Acid Blockers or Antibiotics A population pharmacokinetic analysis suggests that the pharmacokinetics of alvimopan were not affected by concomitant administration of acid blockers (proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), histamine-2 (H 2 ) receptor antagonists) or antibiotics. (Alvimopan label, Drug interactions)

  • AminophyllinemethylxanthineNo interaction

    …ketoconazole lomefloxacin mebendazole medroxyprogesterone methylprednisolone metronidazole metoprolol nadolol nifedipine nizatidine norfloxacin ofloxacin omeprazole prednisone, prednisolone ranitidine rifabutin roxithromycin sorbitol (purgative doses do not inhibit theophylline absorption) sucralfate terbutaline, systemic terfenadine tetracycline tocainide The Effect of… (Aminophylline label, Drug interactions)

  • DarunavirantiretroviralNo interaction

    …PREZISTA/ritonavir is co-administered with the following medications: atazanavir, dolutegravir, efavirenz, etravirine, nevirapine, nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (abacavir, emtricitabine, emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide, lamivudine, stavudine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, zidovudine), pitavastatin, raltegravir, ranitidine, or rilpivirine. (Darunavir label, Drug interactions)

  • DesloratadineantihistamineNo interaction

    …safety profile of desloratadine. [See Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) .] 7.3 Cimetidine In controlled clinical studies co-administration of desloratadine with cimetidine, a histamine H2-receptor antagonist, resulted in increased plasma concentrations of desloratadine and 3 hydroxydesloratadine, but there were no clinically relevant changes in the safety profile… (Desloratadine label, Drug interactions)

  • DofetilideantiarrhythmicNo interaction

    If a patient requires dofetilide and anti-ulcer therapy, it is suggested that omeprazole, ranitidine, or antacids (aluminum and magnesium hydroxides) be used as alternatives to cimetidine, as these agents have no effect on the pharmacokinetic profile of dofetilide. (Dofetilide label, Drug interactions)

  • EtravirineantiretroviralNo interaction

    …to the drugs included in Table 4, the interaction between Etravirine and the following drugs were evaluated in clinical studies and no dose adjustment is needed for either drug [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] : didanosine, enfuvirtide (ENF), ethinylestradiol/norethindrone, omeprazole, paroxetine, raltegravir, ranitidine, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. (Etravirine label, Drug interactions)

  • Lopinavir and ritonavirantiretroviralNo interaction

    Drugs with No Observed or Predicted Interactions with KALETRA Drug interaction or clinical studies reveal no clinically significant interaction between KALETRA and desipramine (CYP2D6 probe), etravirine, pitavastatin, pravastatin, stavudine, lamivudine, omeprazole, raltegravir, ranitidine, or rilpivirine. (Lopinavir and ritonavir label, Drug interactions)

  • Posaconazoleazole antifungalNo interaction

    No clinically relevant effects on the pharmacokinetics of Noxafil delayed-release tablets were observed during concomitant use with antacids, H 2 -receptor antagonists and proton pump inhibitors, and metoclopramide [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Posaconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • TheophyllinemethylxanthineNo interaction

    …ingestion nifedipine cefaclor nizatidine co-trimoxazole (trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole) norfloxacin ofloxacin diltiazem omeprazole dirithromycin prednisone, prednisolone enflurane ranitidine famotidine rifabutin felodipine roxithromycin finasteride Sorbitol (purgative doses do not inhibit hydrocortisone theophylline absorption) isoflurane sucralfate isoniazid… (Theophylline label, Drug interactions)

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