Why is ranitidine given post-op? how about diphenhydramine HCl?!
Question:
Why is ranitidine given post-op? how about diphenhydramine HCl?
ranitidine is for ulcer but i dont have ulcers.
do people get rash or pruritus after surgery so they give benadryl?
Answers:
During many acute disorders and also after traumas like surgical operations, the patient may be more prone to produce peptic ulcers or allergies. So ranitidine and diphenhydramine are given .