Rabeprazole Sodium Tablet 10 mg

Adult dose

Gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer: Typically, 10 mg is administered orally once a day. Depending on symptoms, 20 mg may be taken orally once a day. Usually given for 8 weeks for gastric ulcers and 6 weeks for duodenal ulcers. Erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: Administer 10 mg or 20 mg once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. If not improved after 8 weeks of treatment, an additional 8 weeks of 10 mg or 20 mg can be given.

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic or have a history of hypersensitivity to specific ingredients. Additionally, caution is needed when taking it with certain antibiotics or other medications, and it should not be administered to pregnant or nursing women. Patients with impaired liver function or the elderly should use this medication with increased caution, and those with a history of drug hypersensitivity should also be careful. If symptoms such as rash or itching occur during treatment, the medication should be discontinued immediately. Regular blood tests and liver function tests should be performed, and if abnormalities are found, appropriate actions must be taken. Side effects may occur in various parts of the body including the heart, digestive system, nervous system, respiratory system, and skin, so consultation with healthcare providers is necessary if symptoms arise. Long-term use may increase the risk of bone fractures; thus, caution is advised for prolonged periods of use. This medication suppresses gastric acid secretion, which may increase the risk of bacterial infections in the gastrointestinal tract, so notify healthcare providers if symptoms such as diarrhea persist. Caution is advised as this may cause drowsiness when driving or operating machinery. It may interact with other medications, so be sure to inform healthcare providers of any medications currently being taken. It is safest not to use this medication during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Elderly patients may experience side effects more easily due to declining liver function, so they should discontinue use or consult healthcare providers if symptoms occur. Safety in children has not been established, so it should not be used in pediatric patients. There is no specific antidote for overdose, and treatment and supportive care according to symptoms are necessary. This medication should not be chewed or crushed but should be swallowed whole in tablet form, and it should be stored out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, fulminant hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, angina, pulmonary embolism, ventricular tachycardia, rectal bleeding, blood in stools, hepatic encephalopathy, seizures, confusion, extremity weakness, sensory disturbances, decreased grip strength, language confusion, disorientation, drowsiness, apnea, respiratory depression, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), mucocutaneous syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), hematuria, interstitial nephritis, anaphylaxis

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 hemorrhage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. The recommended storage temperature is between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage can ensure the medication's efficacy is safely maintained.

Appearance

Yellowish circular enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP packaging x2), 28 tablets (14 tablets/Alu Alu packaging x2)