Rabiet Tablets 20 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

Typically, for adults, 10 mg of Rabeprazole Sodium is administered orally once a day. Depending on symptoms, 20 mg may be administered orally once a day. Treatment duration is up to 8 weeks for gastric ulcers and up to 6 weeks for duodenal ulcers. For erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease, 10 mg or 20 mg is typically administered orally once a day for 4 to 8 weeks. If not resolved after 8 weeks of proton pump inhibitors (PPI),

This drug should not be used in individuals who are allergic to any of its components or have a history of hypersensitivity reactions to benzimidazole derivatives. Additionally, it should not be administered if there is an allergy to the antibiotics amoxicillin or clarithromycin when used against Helicobacter pylori eradication. Patients taking certain medications that may cause serious side effects when combined with this drug (such as terfenadine, cisapride, pimodzepid, astemizole, atazanavir, rilpivirine) also should not use this drug. It is advisable to avoid administering this medication to pregnant or breastfeeding women. Caution is also necessary for patients with impaired liver function or the elderly, as they may experience side effects more readily. Individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to medication should be administered with care. This drug may cause allergic reactions such as rashes, urticaria, and itching; thus, if any such symptoms occur, administration should be ceased immediately. Various side effects including blood-related abnormalities, liver dysfunction, cardiac and vascular issues, gastrointestinal symptoms, neurological disorders, respiratory issues, muscle and joint pain, skin abnormalities, changes in vision and hearing, urinary tract issues have been reported, necessitating regular check-ups. In particular, long-term use may increase the risk of fractures related to osteoporosis, so caution is warranted. This medication suppresses gastric acid secretion, which may slightly increase the risk of bacterial infections in the gastrointestinal tract; if diarrhea persists, consulting a doctor is advised. Caution is necessary while driving or operating machinery due to possible drowsiness. Since this drug may interact with other medications, it's essential to discuss with a physician or pharmacist if you are taking any other medications. This drug should not be chewed or crushed and must be swallowed whole in tablet form, and should be kept out of reach of children. Extra care should be taken with pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, the elderly, patients with liver disease, and those with a history of drug allergies, and administration should be done only after consulting a physician if necessary.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with coughing and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Rash
• itching
• decreased red blood cells
• decreased white blood cells
• increased white blood cells
• increased eosinophils
• increased neutrophils
• decreased lymphocytes
• anemia
• purpura

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. Moreover, it is important to store it at a cool room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

Pale yellow round enteric-coated film-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets/box[(14 tablets/PTP * 2)]