Rabizole 20 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

Typically, rabeprazole sodium is administered orally once daily at a dose of 10 mg. Depending on the symptoms, it may be taken at 20 mg orally once daily. Usually, for gastric ulcers, it is administered for up to 8 weeks, and for duodenal ulcers, up to 6 weeks. For erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease, 10 mg or 20 mg is administered orally once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. If symptoms persist after 8 weeks of treatment, an additional 8-week course may be necessary.

Child dose

Safety in children has not been established.

This medication should not be administered to patients who are allergic or hypersensitive to certain components. Caution is especially needed if there is a history of allergy to penicillin or macrolide antibiotics due to potential interactions with the antibiotics used with this medication. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid using this medication. Patients with compromised liver function or the elderly should use it cautiously due to the risk of side effects. If allergic symptoms such as rash or itching occur while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately. Regular blood tests and liver function tests are important to monitor for any abnormal signs. Various side effects may occur in different bodily systems such as the heart, digestive system, and nervous system, so it is important to pay attention to changes in symptoms. There is a risk of increased fractures with long-term use, so caution is necessary. This medication suppresses gastric acid secretion, which may affect the absorption of some drugs; therefore, consult a physician or pharmacist when taking other medications. Be cautious of drowsiness or dizziness when driving or operating machinery. This medication should be swallowed whole and not chewed or crushed. Keep out of reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to another container. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be according to the symptoms. Long-term use of this medication may lead to absorption issues of vitamin B12; supplementation may be required if needed. If symptoms of autoimmune diseases like skin rashes or systemic lupus erythematosus appear while taking this medication, consult a specialist immediately. Patients taking this medication may be affected by certain test results, so it is important to inform the physician before any tests.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough with fever and respiratory abnormalities, yellowing of skin or eyes, severe lethargy, sudden and very severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significant decrease in urine output,

Mild side effects

• Rash
• 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
• petechiae

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is important to keep it at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will maintain the medication’s efficacy and allow for safe use.

Appearance

Pale yellow circular enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/Alu Alu packaging x 2)