Overview
is a Schedule H drug.
Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Rabeprazole is used short-term to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults and children who are at least 1 year old. Rabeprazole is used only in adults to treat conditions involving excessive stomach acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Rabeprazole is also used in adults to promote healing of duodenal ulcers or erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).
Usage
is generally used to treat: GERD, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Ulcer, Duodenal, Esophagitis
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
How Do I Take It?
Route of Administration: Oral
Precautions
Caution should be exercised in patients with
history of bleeding ulcer, such as black, tarry stools or vomit that looks like coffee grounds, or if you experience throat pain, chest pain, severe stomach pain, or trouble swallowing contact your doctor immediately. May increase the risk of GI infections due to
acid suppressive effects, liver damage, gastric tumor.
Common Side-Effects
: Head Headache
Serious Side-Effects
: Diarrhoea, Irregular Heartbeat, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)
Rare Side-Effects
: Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Skin Rash, Abdomen Pain, Fever, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Hands Tingling, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching, Dizziness
Disease Interactions
can interfere with: Osteoporosis, Magnesium Deficiency, Acute Liver Failure
Technical Classification
is categorized as: PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS
Storage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)
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