Rani Health Dictionary

Rani: From 1 Different Sources


(Hebrew) A lovely singer; a queenly woman

Rania, Ranice, Ranique, Ranit, Ranica, Ranita, Ranite, Ranith, Ranitta, Raanee, Rane, Ranie

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Ranitidine

An H2-receptor antagonist drug used in the treatment of DUODENAL ULCER by reducing the hyperacidity of the gastric juice. The drug blocks the production of histamine produced by mast cells in the stomach lining. Histamine stimulates the acid-secreting cells in the stomach. Ranitidine, like other H2-blocking drugs, should be used in combination with an antibiotic drug to treat ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection in the stomach. The drug should be given for up to eight weeks with repeat courses if ulcers recur.... ranitidine

Ranielle

(American) Form of Danielle, meaning “God is my judge” Ranele, Ranelle, Raniele, Raniela, Raniella, Raniel... ranielle

Ranibizumab

n. a recombinant *monoclonal antibody fragment used for the treatment of wet age-related *macular degeneration. It inhibits *vascular endothelial growth factor and therefore choroidal *neovascularization. Common side-effects are conjunctival haemorrhage, eye pain, *floaters, increased intraocular pressure, and intraocular inflammation. *Aflibercept and pegaptanib have similar uses and effects.... ranibizumab



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