New Rabe Tablet 20mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

Gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer: Usually, 10 mg is administered orally once daily. Depending on symptoms, 20 mg may be administered orally once daily. Usually, treatment is given for up to 8 weeks for gastric ulcers and 6 weeks for duodenal ulcers. Erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: 10 mg or 20 mg once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. If treatment is still insufficient after 8 weeks, an additional 8 weeks of 10 mg or 20 mg may be administered.

This medication should not be used in patients with specific allergic reactions. For example, patients who have hypersensitivity to this medication, its components, or to benzimidazoles, or those who have had such experiences in the past should not take it. Additionally, when used in combination with amoxicillin or clarithromycin for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori, patients with hypersensitivity reactions to those antibiotics should also not use this medication. Patients taking certain heart-related medications (terfenadine, cisapride, pimodivir, astemizole) or atazanavir, rilpivirine should not use this medication in combination. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and caution is required for patients with impaired liver function, elderly patients, and those with a history of drug allergies. During the use of this medication, allergic symptoms such as rashes, hives, or itching may occur; if such symptoms develop, the use should be stopped immediately. Regular blood tests and liver function tests are necessary, and appropriate action should be taken if any abnormalities are found. Side effects can occur in various areas including cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, central nervous system, respiratory, musculoskeletal, skin, eyes, and urogenital systems, so immediate consultation with a healthcare professional is required if any unusual symptoms occur. Since this medication inhibits gastric acid secretion, there may be an increased risk of fractures with long-term use, and magnesium deficiency can rarely occur, so it is important for long-term users to regularly check magnesium levels. There is a slight increase in the risk of gastrointestinal bacterial infections, so if diarrhea persists or worsens, it is necessary to inform healthcare providers. Caution is required when driving or operating machinery as drowsiness may occur. Interactions with other medications may occur, so patients taking anticoagulants, methotrexate, antibiotics, antivirals, etc., should inform their healthcare providers, and caution is required with combination therapy. This medication should not be chewed or crushed and should be swallowed whole; it should be kept out of reach of children. Long-term use of this medication may lead to vitamin B12 absorption disorders, so nutritional status should be checked if necessary. Finally, symptoms of gastric cancer or other malignant tumors may be masked during the use of this medication, so it is essential to consult a specialist if unintended weight loss, recurrent vomiting, difficulty swallowing, hematemesis, or melena occurs.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, fulminant hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, interstitial nephritis, acute interstitial nephritis, hepatic encephalopathy, shock, anaphylactic response, angioedema, arrhythmias including ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, Torsades de pointes, fever, cough, respiratory distress, pulmonary auscultatory abnormalities, severe cutaneous adverse reactions (severe rashes, blisters, skin shedding along with high fever).

Mild side effects

• Rash
• hives
• itching
• erythrocytopenia
• leukopenia
• leukocytosis
• eosinophilia
• neutrophilia
• lymphocytopenia
• anemia

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius room temperature. This helps to preserve the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Pale yellow round enteric coated tablet

Package unit

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