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As histamine 2 receptors are also in the heart, what effect will ranitidine have on the heart?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Cardiovascular: effects from Ranitidine are extremely rare although there are reports of cardiac arrest and AV block occurring after rapid intravenous infusions.

Answered 12/22/2018

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A member asked:

As histamine 2 receptors are also in the heart, what effect will ranitidine have on the heart?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

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