Rabemin Tablet 20mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

For gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer: Administer 10 mg orally once daily. Depending on symptoms, 20 mg may be administered orally once daily. Treatment duration for gastric ulcers is 8 weeks; for duodenal ulcers, 6 weeks. For erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: Administer 10 mg or 20 mg once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. If symptoms persist after 8 weeks, an additional 8-week course of 10 mg or 20 mg may be given twice daily.

This drug should not be used in patients with known allergies or prior hypersensitivity reactions to specific ingredients. It is also contraindicated in patients currently taking certain antibiotics or other medications, as well as in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Caution is necessary for patients with impaired liver function or the elderly. During treatment with this medication, various side effects such as rashes, itching, blood abnormalities, liver function issues, heart problems, gastrointestinal symptoms, neurological issues, respiratory problems, muscle pain, and skin rashes may occur, and immediate consultation with a doctor is required upon manifestation of such symptoms. For long-term use, regular blood tests and liver function tests are important, and drug administration should be halted if serious side effects are suspected. This medication strongly suppresses gastric acid secretion, which may slightly increase the risk of bacterial infections in the stomach; specific attention must be paid to the possibility of hypomagnesemia with long-term use. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery, as drowsiness may occur. Additionally, there may be interactions with other medications, so it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications being taken. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use this medication, and the elderly should be careful regarding the potential for side effects due to reduced liver function. Safety in children has not been established, so use is not recommended. In cases of overdose, specific antidotes do not exist, and treatment and supportive therapy will be required based on symptoms. This medication should be swallowed whole as a tablet and should not be chewed or crushed, and it should be stored out of reach of children. Prolonged administration may lead to impaired absorption of vitamin B12 due to reduced acidity in the stomach, so caution is necessary. Symptoms of autoimmune diseases, such as erythematous lupus, may appear during treatment; if such symptoms occur, immediate consultation with a specialist is warranted.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory anomalies accompanied with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), significant overall fatigue, sudden and very 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
• petechial bleeding

This medication is susceptible to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is also important to keep the drug at a safe temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pale yellow round enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/box (14 tablets/Alu-Alu×2)