New Vera Tablet 10 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

Gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer: The usual dosage for adults is 10 mg of rabeprazole sodium administered orally once daily. Depending on the symptoms, 20 mg may be administered orally once daily. The duration of treatment is generally up to 8 weeks for gastric ulcers and up to 6 weeks for duodenal ulcers. Erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: Administer either 10 mg or 20 mg once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. If the condition has not improved after 8 weeks of treatment, additional therapy may be warranted.

Child dose

Safety in pediatric patients has not been established.

This medication should not be used by patients who have had allergic reactions or hypersensitivity to specific components. Additionally, this medication should not be administered to patients taking certain antibiotics or antivirals, or to pregnant or breastfeeding women. Patients with impaired liver function, elderly patients, and those with a history of drug allergies should use this medication with extra caution. If allergic reactions such as skin rashes or itching occur while taking this medication, use should be discontinued immediately. Regular blood tests are necessary as changes in red or white blood cell counts may occur. Symptoms of liver dysfunction can also appear, so liver function tests should be carried out periodically. This medication may affect the heart or blood vessels and gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, or nausea may occur. There may be central nervous system effects causing headaches, insomnia, or dizziness, so caution is needed. Respiratory symptoms, muscle pain, skin rashes, and visual disturbances have also been reported. Long-term use of this medicine may increase the risk of bone fractures, and low blood magnesium levels may require periodic monitoring. Suppression of gastric acid secretion may increase the risk of certain bacterial infections, so if diarrhea persists, consult a healthcare provider. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery as drowsiness may occur. There may be interactions with other medications, especially when taken with anticoagulants, antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals, so consultation with a professional is necessary. It is safer for pregnant and breastfeeding women to avoid this medication, and caution is needed with elderly patients as side effects may be more easily apparent due to decreased liver function. Safety has not been established in pediatrics, so it is advisable not to use it in children. This medication should be swallowed whole and not chewed or crushed, and it should be stored out of the reach of children. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be symptomatic. Long-term use of this drug may result in impaired absorption of vitamin B12, so care is required.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, fulminant hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, migraine, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, acute interstitial nephritis, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), mucocutaneous syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), respiratory distress, asthma attacks, elevated blood pressure, systemic allergic reactions (hypotension, difficulty breathing, facial swelling, etc.), sudden death, coma, anaphylaxis,

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 hemorrhage

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This ensures that the drug's efficacy is well maintained and degradation is prevented.

Appearance

Pale yellow round enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (28 tablets/PTP × 1)