Rabeprazole Sodium 20 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

For gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers: Typically, adults are given 10 mg of rabeprazole sodium orally once daily. Depending on symptoms, 20 mg can be taken orally once daily. 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 4-8 weeks. If symptoms persist after an 8-week treatment, further evaluation is needed.

Child dose

Safety in pediatric patients has not been established.

This medication should not be used in patients with allergies to specific components or a history of hypersensitivity. Also, caution is needed as there may be allergic reactions when used with certain antibiotics. Pregnant or nursing women are advised not to take this medication as it may affect the fetus or infant. Patients with poor liver function or the elderly should use this medication cautiously as adverse reactions may occur. If allergic symptoms such as skin rash or itching occur while taking this medication, discontinue immediately. Regular blood tests or liver function tests should be performed, and if abnormalities are found, discontinue use and consult a doctor. Various side effects may occur in multiple body systems including the heart, gastrointestinal, nervous, respiratory, skin, eyes, and urinary system, so it is important to report any unusual symptoms immediately. Long-term use of this medication may increase the risk of fractures, so proper management is required. This medication can interact with other medications, so if you are taking other drugs, be sure to inform your healthcare provider. Caution is required when driving or operating machinery as drowsiness may occur. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so necessary treatment according to the symptoms should be received, and tablets should not be chewed or crushed but swallowed whole. Keep out of reach of children and do not transfer to other containers.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, fulminant hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, acute interstitial nephritis, pulmonary embolism, ventricular tachycardia, thrombophlebitis, ventricular fibrillation, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, interstitial pneumonia, sudden death, coma, anaphylaxis, angioedema, hypomagnesemia, decrease in platelets, decrease in neutrophils, decrease in white blood cells

Mild side effects

• Rash
• urticaria
• 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 sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture and kept at room temperature between 1 degree to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage maintains the effectiveness of the medication and allows for safe use.

Appearance

Pale yellow, round enteric-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets (7 tablets/Alu-Alu X 4)