Rabazole 20 mg (Rabeprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

For gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers: Administer 10 mg orally once daily. Depending on symptoms, it may be increased to 20 mg orally once daily. For erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: Administer 10 mg or 20 mg once daily for 4 to 8 weeks, and if not resolved after 8 weeks, additional 10 mg or 20 mg may be taken orally twice daily for 8 weeks. For symptom relief of gastroesophageal reflux disease.

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to certain components or benzimidazole derivatives. Caution is required if there is an allergy to penicillin or macrolide antibiotics, especially during combination therapy intended for eradicating Helicobacter pylori. Serious interactions can occur when combined with certain medications, so always consult your doctor if you are taking other medications. It is safest for pregnant or breastfeeding women to avoid taking this medication. Medication side effects may be more severe in patients with reduced liver function or in the elderly, and caution should be exercised. Allergic reactions such as skin rashes, itching, blood abnormalities, liver function abnormalities, heart issues and others can appear, so consult a doctor immediately if symptoms arise. Regular blood tests and liver function tests are required during long-term use, as issues like osteoporosis or hypomagnesemia may occur, requiring caution. This drug strongly suppresses gastric acid secretion, which may increase the risk of bacterial infections in the stomach; therefore, notify healthcare professionals if symptoms like diarrhea persist. Caution is required as drowsiness may occur when driving or operating machinery. This medication should not be chewed or crushed but swallowed whole, and it must be stored out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, allergic reactions, fulminant hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, ventricular tachycardia, pulmonary embolism, ventricular tachycardia, rectal bleeding, blood in stool, cholangitis, cholelithiasis, hepatic encephalopathy, seizures, confusion, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, asthma, apnea, respiratory depression, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (skin and mucous membrane syndrome), hematuria, interstitial nephritis

Mild side effects

• Rash
• urticaria
• itching
• erythrocytopenia
• leukopenia
• leukocytosis
• eosinophilia
• neutrophilia
• lymphopenia
• anemia

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help preserve the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Light yellow round enteric-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP*2)