Rabazen Tablets 20 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

For gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers: Administer 10 mg orally once a day. Depending on symptoms, 20 mg can be administered orally once a day. For erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: Administer 10 mg or 20 mg once a day for 4 to 8 weeks. If not treated after 8 weeks of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy, an additional 8-week treatment of 10 mg or 20 mg can be given orally twice a day.

This medication should not be used in individuals with specific allergic reactions or hypersensitivity to certain antibiotics. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication. Patients with impaired liver function or the elderly should exercise caution when using this medication, and patients with a history of allergies should be administered carefully. If allergic symptoms such as rash or itching occur during medication, discontinue use immediately. It is advisable to have regular blood tests and liver function tests, and consult medical professionals immediately if any abnormal symptoms arise. Various side effects may occur in multiple areas such as the heart, gastrointestinal tract, nervous system, skin, respiratory system, muscles, and joints, so symptoms should be carefully monitored. Long-term use may increase the risk of fractures, so regular check-ups are necessary, especially for those taking it for over a year. This medication suppresses gastric acid secretion, which may increase the risk of bacterial overgrowth in the stomach, so inform healthcare professionals if diarrhea persists. Caution is advised as drowsiness may occur during driving or operating machinery. There may be drug interactions, so if other medications are being taken, inform healthcare professionals. Particularly, caution is necessary as it should not be taken with certain antiviral or antibiotic medications. This medication should not be chewed or crushed; it must be swallowed whole, and should be stored out of the reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, chest tightness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack, cough with fever accompanied by respiratory distress, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, significantly decreased urine output, severe swelling throughout the body, elevated blood pressure.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, it is best stored at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Pale yellow round enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (7 tablets/Alu-Alu pack x 4)