Ravena Tablet 10 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

Typically, for adults, 10 mg of Rabeprazole Sodium is administered orally once daily. Depending on symptoms, 20 mg may be administered orally once daily. Typically for gastric ulcers, it is given for up to 8 weeks, and for duodenal ulcers, for up to 6 weeks. For erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease, 10 mg or 20 mg is administered once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. If not improved after 8 weeks of proton pump inhibitors, additional 8 weeks of treatment may be necessary.

This medication should not be used by patients who are allergic to this drug or its ingredients or have hypersensitivity to specific antibiotics or other medications. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also not take this medication. Patients with poor liver function or elderly patients should exercise greater caution when using this drug. If allergic symptoms such as rash or itching occur during treatment, you must stop taking the medication immediately. It is important to regularly undergo blood tests and liver function tests to check for abnormalities. Diverse side effects can occur in various parts of the body, including the heart, digestive system, nervous system, respiratory system, and skin, so symptoms should be observed carefully. Prolonged use of this medication may increase the risk of fractures, and magnesium levels may decrease, so supplementation and testing may be necessary if needed. This medication significantly suppresses gastric acid secretion, which can slightly increase the risk of certain bacterial infections. Caution should be taken while driving or operating machinery as drowsiness may occur. There may be interactions when taking this medication with others, so it is necessary to consult a doctor or pharmacist. In particular, it should not be combined with certain antiviral drugs or antibiotics, and if any unusual symptoms occur during medication, you should immediately inform a professional. This medication should be swallowed whole and not chewed or crushed. When storing, keep it out of reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, fulminant hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, severe allergic reactions, serious skin adverse reactions (toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome), respiratory problems (asthma, apnea, respiratory depression, dyspnea), sudden and very severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, vision abnormalities, paralysis, severe swelling or urinary abnormalities (generalized severe swelling,

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 sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, it is important to keep the medication at room temperature, not too hot or cold, specifically between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pale yellow round enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/box [(28 tablets/PTP X1)], 28 tablets/box [(28 tablets/Alu-Alu X1)]