Samsung Rabeprazole Tablet 20mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

Generally, rabeprazole sodium is administered orally as 10 mg once daily for adults. Depending on symptoms, 20 mg may be administered orally once daily. For gastric ulcers, treatment should continue for up to 8 weeks, and for duodenal ulcers, up to 6 weeks. For erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease, 10 mg or 20 mg may be administered orally once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. If not resolved after 8 weeks of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) treatment, additional therapy may be considered.

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to specific components or benzimidazole derivatives, or those who have experienced such reactions in the past. Caution is also necessary when used in conjunction with penicillin or macrolide antibiotics in patients with allergies. Furthermore, it is contraindicated in patients with certain heart-related medications, antiviral drugs, and in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Patients with impaired liver function, older adults, or those with a history of drug hypersensitivity should use this medication with caution. This medication can cause hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rashes and itching; if these symptoms occur, it must be discontinued immediately. Changes in blood counts such as red blood cell or white blood cell count, or liver function abnormalities may occur, requiring regular blood tests and liver function tests. Various side effects such as heart-related symptoms, gastrointestinal issues, headaches, insomnia, and cough may occur, so it's important to consult healthcare professionals if symptoms arise. Prolonged use of this medication may increase the risk of fractures due to osteoporosis, and hypomagnesemia may rarely occur, necessitating periodic checks of blood magnesium levels. It may slightly increase the risk of bacterial infections in the gastrointestinal tract due to reduced gastric acid secretion, so if diarrhea persists, a doctor should be informed. Care is needed as there is a risk of accidents due to drowsiness while driving or operating machinery. This medication can interact with other drugs, so patients taking antibiotics, antivirals, anticoagulants, etc., must inform their healthcare providers. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and caution is advised for older adults due to the higher risk of side effects from liver function decline. The safety in children has not been established, and there is limited experience in using this medication in pediatric populations. Do not chew or break the tablet; it should be swallowed whole, and keep out of reach of children. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so treatment and supportive therapy according to symptoms are required. If symptoms of autoimmune diseases such as cutaneous or systemic lupus erythematosus appear during the use of this medication, it must be discontinued immediately, and a specialist should be consulted.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Rash
• itching
• decrease in red blood cells
• decrease in white blood cells
• increase in white blood cells
• increase in eosinophils
• increase in neutrophils
• decrease in lymphocytes
• anemia
• petechiae

This medication may be sensitive to air or humidity, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to ensure the safe efficacy of the medication.

Appearance

Yellowish round enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/box (14 tablets/Alu-Alu×2)