Requires Prescription: Yes
Generics: Rabeprazole Sodium
Used For: Acidity & Ulcers
How It Works:
Rabecid Tablets contain rabeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that reduces gastric acid secretion by inhibiting the H+/K+ ATPase enzyme in the stomach’s parietal cells. This leads to decreased acid production, both at baseline and in response to stimuli.
Rabecid Tablets Usage and Safety:
Dosage: Rabeprazole Sodium
Side Effects:
Common: Headache, diarrhea, nausea, rhinitis, abdominal pain, asthenia, flatulence, pharyngitis, vomiting, non-specific pain/back pain, dizziness, flu-like symptoms, infection, cough, constipation, insomnia.
Less Common: Rash, myalgia, chest pain, dry mouth, dyspepsia, nervousness, somnolence, bronchitis, sinusitis, chills, eructation, leg cramps, urinary tract infection, arthralgia, fever.
Rare: Anorexia, gastritis, weight gain, depression, pruritus, vision or taste disturbances, stomatitis, sweating, leucocytosis, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, leukopenia.
Drug Interactions
Ketoconazole, itraconazole.
Indication:
Active duodenal ulcer
Active benign gastric ulcer
Symptomatic erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
When Not to Use:
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to rabeprazole, other substituted benzimidazoles, or any component of the product.
Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Not recommended for children due to limited experience with this age group.
Rabecid Tablets Precautions
Precaution:
Before starting treatment with rabeprazole, malignancy should be ruled out, as symptomatic relief does not exclude the presence of gastric or esophageal cancer. Long-term users (over a year) should be monitored regularly.
Rabecid Tablets Warnings
Warning 1:
Use with caution in patients with severe hepatic dysfunction.
Warning 2:
Use during pregnancy should be limited to cases where it is clearly needed. Discuss the potential risks and benefits with your doctor.
Warning 3:
Prolonged use of proton pump inhibitors like rabeprazole may increase the risk of bone fractures, particularly with long-term use, higher doses, and in older adults.
Additional Information:
Pregnancy Category:
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage:
Store at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
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