Rabeta Tablet 10 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

The usual dosage for adults is 10 mg of Rabeprazole Sodium taken orally once a day. Depending on symptoms, it may be taken as 20 mg orally once per day. Generally, 8 weeks for gastric ulcers and 6 weeks for duodenal ulcers. For erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease, 10 mg or 20 mg may be administered once daily for 4-8 weeks. If not resolved after 8 weeks of treatment, additional 8 weeks with 10 mg or 20 mg can be prescribed.

Child dose

Safety for children has not been established.

This medication should not be used in patients with allergies or hypersensitivity history to specific components or benzimidazoles. Patients with hypersensitivity to penicillin antibiotics or macrolide antibiotics should exercise caution when using this medication. In particular, when combined with certain antibiotics during the eradication treatment of Helicobacter pylori, severe allergic reactions may occur. Additionally, patients taking certain heart-related medications or receiving drugs like Atazanavir or Rilpivirine should not use this medication together. It is safest for pregnant or breastfeeding women to avoid using this medication. Caution is necessary for patients with impaired liver function or elderly patients as they may experience more side effects from this medication. If allergic reactions such as rash, hives, or itching occur while taking this medication, use should be stopped immediately. Regular blood tests are necessary as abnormalities may occur in blood test results, and it is advisable to also conduct liver function tests. Various side effects including cardiovascular symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms, and central nervous system symptoms may occur, so consult with medical staff if unusual symptoms arise. Long-term use may increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures, so periodic check-ups and vigilance are necessary. Since this medication inhibits gastric acid secretion, the risk of bacterial infection in the stomach may increase, so inform your doctor if diarrhea persists. Drowsiness or dizziness may occur; thus, caution is needed while driving or operating machinery. This medication may interact with other drugs, so inform medical staff, especially when taken with antibiotics, antiviral drugs, or anticoagulants. Safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established, hence it is advisable to avoid use. This medication should not be chewed or crushed and must be swallowed whole, and keep it out of the reach of children. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so appropriate treatment should be administered based on symptoms. Regular check-ups and following medical staff's instructions is important if this medication is taken for a long time.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, severe allergic reactions, fulminant hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, severe neurological symptoms (seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, etc.), and rarely shock, anaphylaxis, angioedema, cardiac arrhythmias (including QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation), acute interstitial nephritis, interstitial pneumonia,

Mild side effects

Sometimes rash, itching, blood system abnormalities (anemia, leukopenia, leukocytosis, eosinophilia, neutrophilia, lymphopenia, etc.), increased ALT, AST, ALP, γ-GTP, LDH, total bilirubin, hypertension, palpitations, headache, insomnia, anxiety, dizziness, cough, pharyngitis, rhinitis, hiccups, muscle pain, joint pain, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, digestive disorders, nausea, oral ulcers, difficulty swallowing, sweating,

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, and it is best to keep it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way helps maintain the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance

Light yellow round enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/Alu Alu packaging x 2)