Rabeprazole

Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor with actions, uses and adverse effcects similar to omeprazole. Rabeprazole (Na) is used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease.


Adult Dose
Dose: 20 mg
Single Dose: 20 (20)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions: For 4-8 weeks.
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
Rabeprazole (Na) is the derivative of Rabeprazole. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Sulphinyl Benzimidazole. . The Molecular Weight of Rabeprazole is 359.40.
Contraindications
Rabeprazole is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Rabeprazole are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Diarrhea, Nervousness, Abdominal pain, Pharyngitis, Weight gain, Cough, Asthenia, Influenza like syndrome, Rhinitis, Chest pain, UTI, Sinusitis.
Indications
Rabeprazole is primarily indicated in conditions like Gastro-esophageal reflux disease, Peptic ulcer.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Rabeprazole was found.
Interfrence
Risks
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Warnings
Proton pump inhibitors (e.g Rabeprazole) should be given with caution in patients with renal impairment, liver disease, in pregnancy and in breast-feeding. Proton-pump inhibitors may mask symptoms of gastric cancer, particular care is required in those whose symptoms change and in those over 45 years of age; the presence of gastric malignancy should be excluded before treatment.
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