Ranitidine influences the uptake of oral midazolam.
- 1 June 1983
- journal article
- clinical trial
- Published by Wiley in British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
- Vol. 15 (6) , 743-745
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2125.1983.tb01559.x
Abstract
In a randomised crossover study in volunteers plasma midazolam levels were estimated for 24 h following 15 mg by mouth, either preceded by no medication or following 24 h therapy with ranitidine. Administration of the H2‐receptor blocker significantly increased bioavailability of the benzodiazepine and resulted in higher plasma levels for the first 6 h after taking midazolam. This was accompanied by a greater soporific effect.Keywords
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