Rabenex 10 mg Tablet (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

Gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer: 10 mg orally once daily, may be increased to 20 mg orally once daily depending on symptoms. Administer for up to 8 weeks for gastric ulcers, and up to 6 weeks for duodenal ulcers. Erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: 10 mg or 20 mg orally once daily for 4 to 8 weeks, if not improved after 8 weeks, an additional 8 weeks of 10 mg or 20 mg orally twice daily may be given (20 mg twice a day).

This medication may cause side effects in patients who have certain allergic reactions or when used with specific antibiotics, so it should not be used in those with such a medical history. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication, and caution is required when administering to patients with impaired liver function or the elderly. This medication can cause side effects such as skin rash, itching, blood abnormalities, liver function abnormalities, and if symptoms occur, the intake should be immediately stopped and a doctor consulted. Various adverse reactions have been reported in the heart, gastrointestinal, nervous, respiratory, and musculoskeletal systems, and severe skin reactions or liver diseases may occur, although rarely. Long-term use may increase the risk of fractures related to osteoporosis, so caution is advised, and hypomagnesemia may occur, necessitating regular blood tests. This medication suppresses gastric acid, which can increase the risk of bacterial growth in the stomach, so if diarrhea persists, a doctor should be notified. Care should be taken while driving or operating machinery as drowsiness may occur, and drug interactions may happen when combined with certain medications, so it is important to inform the doctor of any medications being taken. Long-term use may lead to impaired absorption of vitamin B12, so adherence to the prescribed course is essential. This medication should be swallowed whole without chewing or breaking, and kept out of reach of children. If unusual symptoms appear on the skin or systemically during treatment with this medication, intake should be stopped immediately and specialized medical care should be sought. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so treatment according to symptoms should be administered.

Serious side effects

Hives, urticarial skin rash, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reaction, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever, breathing problems, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), systemic lethargy, liver dysfunction

Mild side effects

• Rash
• hives
• itching
• decrease in red blood cells
• decrease in white blood cells
• increase in white blood cells
• increase in eosinophils
• increase in neutrophils
• decrease in lymphocytes
• anemia

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is best stored at room temperature between 1 degrees and 30 degrees. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance

Pale yellow-pink round enteric-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets/PTP