Rabeprazole, sold under the brand name Aciphex, is a drug that reduces stomach acid. It is used to treat peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and excess stomach acid production, such as Zollinger–Ellison syndrome.
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Get A Second OpinionSome of the common side effects of Rabeprazole are:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to rabeprazole; or similar drugs (such as lansoprazole, omeprazole); or if you have any other allergies before taking rabeprazole. This product may contain inactive ingredients that may cause allergic reactions or other problems.
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Book an AppointmentDo not share this medicine with others. If you have been instructed by your doctor to use this medicine regularly for a long time, laboratory and medical tests (such as magnesium blood tests, vitamin B-12 levels) may be performed periodically to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Keep all medical and laboratory appointments on a regular basis.
If you miss any dosage, take it as soon as you remember it. If it is near the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose on a regular basis. Don't double your dosage to catch up.
Never take more doses. If you have taken more than the prescribed amount, contact the doctor immediately.
Store away from direct sunlight and moisture at room temperature. Don't store it in the bathroom. Keep all drugs away from children.
| Rabeprazole | Pantoprazole |
|---|---|
| Formula: C18H21N3O3S | Formula: C16H15F2N3O4S |
| Brand name Aciphex | Brand name Protonix |
| It is a medication that works to decrease stomach acid | Pantoprazole is used for treating certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux) |
| Elimination - 1 hour | Elimination - 1 to 2 hours |
It is used for acid reflux, heartburn, and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). GORD is when you keep getting acid reflux. Rabeprazole is also used to prevent and treat stomach ulcers. Rabeprazole is sometimes used for a rare disease caused by a tumor in the pancreas or intestine called Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Rabeprazole side effects are:
Rabeprazole is for short-term use only, usually for 4 to 8 weeks. If you need extra time for healing, your doctor may recommend a second course of treatment.
Long-term use of rabeprazole may cause you to develop stomach growths called fundic gland polyps. Talk to your doctor about this risk. If you have been using rabeprazole for more than 3 years, you may develop vitamin B-12 deficiency. Talk to your doctor about how you can manage this condition if you develop it.
Check with your doctor right away if you have a change in the frequency of urine or urine, blood in your urine, fever, joint pain, loss of appetite, skin rash, swelling.
Rabeprazole tablets are specially coated so you should swallow them whole. Rabeprazole may be taken either before or after a meal, although it is preferable to take it before a meal. If you forget to take a dose at your usual time, you can usually take it when you remember.
In the present study, a meta-analysis revealed that rabeprazole 20 mg was more effective than omeprazole 20 mg in studies of up to 8 weeks of treatment to relieve the GERD symptom of heartburn. The results of this study favor rabeprazole 20 mg over omeprazole 20 mg in the relief of GERD-related heartburn.
The drug is effective in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other acid-related diseases. Long-term use of rabeprazole has been confirmed to be safe in studies of two to five-year maintenance therapy for GERD.
A low rate of transient and asymptomatic serum aminotransferase elevations is associated with rabeprazole therapy and is an uncommon source of clinically evident liver damage.
Allergic reactions – signs may include: sudden swelling of the face, difficulty breathing, or low blood pressure, which may cause fainting or collapse.
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