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 .




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