Rabeprazole Sodium 10 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

Typically, 10 mg of rabeprazole sodium is administered orally once daily to adults. Depending on the symptoms, it may be given as 20 mg orally once daily. Typically, it is administered for up to 8 weeks for gastric ulcers and up to 6 weeks for duodenal ulcers. For erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease, it is administered once daily as 10 mg or 20 mg for 4 to 8 weeks. If untreated, an additional 8 weeks of 10 mg or 20 mg may be given.

Child dose

Safety in children has not been established.

This medication should not be used in patients with specific allergic reactions or hypersensitivity to this drug or its components. It is safer for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding not to take this medication. Patients with liver function issues or elderly individuals should use this drug carefully, and caution is needed in those with a history of drug hypersensitivity. If symptoms of hypersensitivity such as rash, urticaria, or itching occur during the use of this drug, it should be discontinued immediately, and a doctor should be consulted. It is important to regularly monitor for adverse reactions through blood tests or liver function tests. This drug may cause various side effects such as gastrointestinal symptoms, cardiac-related anomalies, and neurological symptoms; if any symptoms occur, inform medical personnel. Long-term use may increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures, so management of bone health is necessary if used for an extended period. This medication may interact with other drugs; if other medications are being taken, it must be reported to the medical staff. Particular caution is needed when used in conjunction with certain antibiotics, antivirals, and anticoagulants, and it should not be combined with some medications. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery, as drowsiness may occur during the use of this drug. While taking this medication, do not chew or crush the tablet; it should be swallowed whole. It should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring to another container is not recommended. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment and supportive therapy based on symptoms should be undertaken.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, fulminant hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, severe edema accompanied by elevated blood pressure, hematuria, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, erythema multiforme, systemic lupus erythematosus, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, hepatic encephalopathy, acute interstitial nephritis

Mild side effects

• Rash
• itching
• decreased red blood cells
• decreased white blood cells
• increased white blood cells
• increased eosinophils
• increased neutrophils
• decreased lymphocytes
• anemia
• petechiae

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. The optimal storage temperature is between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, to maintain the efficacy and safety of the drug for a long time.

Appearance

Pale yellow, round enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

For domestic use - 28 tablets/Alu-Alu [(14 tablets/Alu-Alu x 2)]