Tidirabe Tablet 20 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

For gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer: Administer 10 mg orally once a day. Depending on symptoms, 20 mg may be administered orally once a day. For erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: Administer 10 mg or 20 mg once a day for 4 to 8 weeks. If not treated, may further administer 10 mg or 20 mg orally twice a day for an additional 8 weeks (administering 20 mg twice daily is for severe patients).

This medication should not be administered to patients who have allergies to specific drugs or ingredients, or who have hypersensitivity reactions in combination with certain antibiotics. It is also not safe for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Care should be taken in administering this medication to patients with impaired liver function, the elderly, and those with a history of drug hypersensitivity reactions. During the use of this medication, hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rash or itching may occur, and if these symptoms occur, use should be discontinued immediately. Blood tests may show changes in red or white blood cell counts, and regular testing is necessary. Liver function tests should also be performed regularly, and if symptoms of hepatitis or jaundice occur, the medication should be discontinued. Watch for potential cardiovascular symptoms or abnormal blood pressure, headaches, and neurological symptoms such as dizziness. Gastrointestinal side effects such as indigestion, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may occur. Respiratory symptoms such as cough or difficulty breathing may also be present, so consult a healthcare professional if these symptoms arise. Various side effects including muscle pain, joint pain, skin rash, and hair loss may occur. Reports of visual or auditory disturbances have also been noted, so report any changes in sight or hearing. This medication inhibits gastric acid secretion, so long-term use may increase the risk of bone fractures, and magnesium levels may decrease requiring regular blood tests. Additionally, there may be a slight increase in the risk of gastrointestinal bacterial infection, so if diarrhea persists, inform a healthcare professional immediately. This medication may cause drowsiness or dizziness, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. There may be drug interactions, so inform your doctor of any other medications being taken. Caution is particularly necessary when taken in conjunction with antibiotics or antiviral medications. Do not chew or crush this medication; swallow it whole in its tablet form. Keep it out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container. There is no specific antidote for overdose, but appropriate treatment should be administered according to symptoms, and regular monitoring should be conducted for safe use.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe allergic reaction, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headache

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 may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the effectiveness of the medication is well-maintained and can be used safely.

Appearance

Pale yellow, round enteric coated tablet

Package unit

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