Rabepra 20 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Rabeprazole sodium
Company Euro pharma ltd
Also available as
Rabepra 20 mg capsule

Title

  • Rabepra 20 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Pharmaceutical

Description

  • Gastro-resistant tablets indicated for the treatment of duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, and Helicobacter pylori eradication

Dosage

  • 20 mg once daily for duodenal ulcer and benign gastric ulcer
  • 20 mg once daily for 4-8 weeks for erosive or ulcerative GERD
  • 20 mg or 10 mg once daily for GERD maintenance
  • 10 mg once daily for symptomatic GERD without oesophagitis
  • 5 mg or 10 mg once daily for pediatric GERD
  • 60 mg once daily for Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
  • Eradication therapy for peptic ulcer disease with specific antibiotic regimens

Administration

  • To be taken in the morning before eating
  • Should be swallowed whole without chewing or crushing

Interaction

  • Potential interaction with ketoconazole or itraconazole leading to decreased antifungal plasma levels
  • Absorption of atazanavir is pH-dependent and should not be co-administered with Rabepra

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to the active substance or excipients
  • Contra-indicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding

Side Effects

  • May cause headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, and changes in appetite
  • Rarely may lead to muscle pain, drowsiness, and dizziness

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Classified as US FDA pregnancy category 'C'
  • Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding due to potential excretion in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Symptomatic response does not exclude malignancy
  • Long-term use may modestly increase the risk of hip, wrist, and spine fractures
  • Risk of cross-hypersensitivity reactions with other proton pump inhibitors
  • May lead to hypomagnesaemia, hepatic enzyme abnormalities, and gastrointestinal infections

Pediatric Uses

  • Not recommended for use in children due to lack of safety and efficacy data

Overdose Effects

  • Symptomatic treatment with no specific antidote known
  • Effects are generally minimal and reversible without further medical intervention

Therapeutic Class

  • Proton Pump Inhibitor

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C away from light and moisture, keep out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular formula: C18H21N3O3S

Commonly Asked Questions

  • Overviews of usage, side effects, overdose effects, pregnancy and breastfeeding relevance, duration of treatment, precautions, and quick tips for patient guidance

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