Aiprogan Rabeprazole Tablet 10 Milligrams (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

Gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer: 10 mg orally once a day or 20 mg once a day depending on symptoms. Erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: 10 mg or 20 mg once a day for 4 to 8 weeks. If symptoms persist after 8 weeks of treatment, 10 mg or 20 mg can be taken twice a day for 8 weeks (only for patients with severe mucosal damage). Relief of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms: 10 mg once a day.

Child dose

The safety in children has not been established.

This medication should not be used by patients who are allergic to certain medications or ingredients. Particularly, those allergic to penicillin or macrolide antibiotics need to exercise caution. Additionally, pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid taking this medication. Patients with impaired liver function or the elderly should be more cautious when taking the medication, and if any adverse reactions occur, they should immediately consult a doctor. If allergy symptoms such as skin rash, itching, or hives occur while taking this medication, it should be discontinued immediately. Regular blood tests and liver function tests are recommended, and if abnormalities are found, medication should be stopped, and appropriate treatment should be received. Adverse effects can occur in various areas including the heart, digestive system, and nervous system, so any symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. Prolonged use may lead to problems such as osteoporosis or hypomagnesemia, so adherence to the prescribed dosage and duration is essential. This medication reduces gastric acid secretion, which may increase the risk of bacterial infection in the stomach; if symptoms like diarrhea persist, healthcare professionals should be informed. It may interact with other medications, so it is crucial to inform healthcare professionals of any medications being taken. Caution is required as drowsiness or dizziness may occur during driving or operating machinery. The tablet should not be chewed or crushed and should be swallowed whole, and it should be kept out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), 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
• petechiae

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is safe to store at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pale yellow round enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets / PTP (28 tablets / PTP x 1)