Re: Zantac while getting vaccines

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Here is an early post,(2004) By Dr. Hamblin, thanks to

for digging this out for us (Login Required):

http://listserv.acor.org/SCRIPTS/WA-ACOR.EXE?A2=CLL;4c5271e4.0409

This post seems to be pretty specific however. this

particular post dealt with a particular type of pneumonia

vaccine (perhaps the pediatric vaccine, which is marketed as

a smaller dose as well) or any protein vaccine, not the

polysaccharides, whether it would work with this version or

this flu vaccine is unknown.

Note, there are several other drugs are also H2 receptors.

Some may be on them already. (and may have different names

in other countries as well) not just zantac....for those who

wish to read what was said then. read the post and try it

if you like. Not certain however that this is still current

thinking tho it seems every year someone comes up with this.

suppose if one is already on the medication or wishes to

experiment.... at least that's what I get out of it.

be well, beth fillman

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Beth,

Thank you for taking the time to remind us and inform us.

Perhaps this is a question for Professor Hamblin or Doctor

Furman if they are about.

After referring to the British National Formulary,

interactions section, on Ulcer healing drugs of which

Histamine H2-antagonists belong to:

http://bnf.org/bnf/bnf/current/41001i741.htm

I see possible issues with use of Cimetidine with many

other drugs. For example; the metabolism of calcium-channel

blockers is possibly inhibited by cimetidine. But for

Ranitidine there is very little. Is this because there are

only the three listed?

I ask as my necessary blood pressure management must not be

compromised. But may wish to take advantage of trying

Ranitidine with this years vaccination. Are there any contra

indicators.. Of course all medications are discussed with my

own medical team.

Kind regards

Nick (UK)

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Nick

the H2 antagonists are mainly used for inhibiting acid

production. Some people believe that blocking histamine

might enhance response to vaccinations. While the role of

histamine is known in the immune system, whether cimetidine,

ranitidine, or famotidine actually have a clinical impact

upon vaccination is unknown. I suspect any benefit to be

likely not significant.

The agents are all metabolised differently, with cimetidine

having more interactions than the others.

Rick Furman, MD

Nick Pet wrote:

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