Rabevica Tablet 20/700 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium, Sodium Bicarbonate)

Adult dose

1) Gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer: Generally, for adults, 10/700 mg is administered orally once daily. Depending on symptoms, 20/700 mg may be administered orally once daily. Usually, treatment is continued for up to 8 weeks for gastric ulcers and 6 weeks for duodenal ulcers. 2) Erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: Administer 10/700 mg or 20/700 mg orally once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. Proton pump inhibitors.

Child dose

Safety in pediatric patients has not been established.

This medication should not be used in patients with allergies to certain components or who have experienced hypersensitivity reactions. It is advisable not to administer this medication to pregnant or breastfeeding women. Patients with compromised liver or kidney function, elderly patients, and those with heart or lung issues should exercise special caution when using this medication. As this medication contains sodium, it should be administered with caution to patients who need to restrict sodium intake. If symptoms of an allergic reaction such as skin rash, itching, or hives occur while taking this medication, stop taking it immediately and consult healthcare professionals. Regular blood tests or liver function tests are recommended to monitor for abnormalities. This medication may slightly increase the risk of gastrointestinal infections by suppressing gastric acid secretion; therefore, inform healthcare providers if diarrhea persists. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery, as drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Since this medication can interact with other drugs, especially anticoagulants, antivirals, and antifungals, it is essential to inform healthcare providers if you are taking these medications. Long-term use of this medication may increase the risk of bone fractures, so it should only be used at the minimal effective dose and duration as prescribed by a physician. In case of overdose, seek immediate medical attention for appropriate treatment. Keep out of reach of children and do not transfer to another container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, fever, systemic lupus erythematosus, cutaneous lupus erythematosus, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, angioedema, hypotension, asthma, liver abnormalities (jaundice), fulminant hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, severe allergic reactions, hypertension with severe edema, acute interstitial nephritis, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin

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

Store this medication in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The recommended storage temperature is between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Light pink oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets/bottle