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Helirab It is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. Acidity, Heartburn are some of its major therapeutic uses. Helirab It also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Helirab It. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Helirab It include Headache, Dizziness, Diarrhoea. Normally, these side effects of Helirab It are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Helirab It is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Helirab It's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Diarrhea (Loose Motions) must refrain from the use of Helirab It since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Helirab It have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Helirab It may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Helirab It is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Helirab It is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Helirab It is used -
Common
Is the use of Helirab It safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Helirab It during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Helirab It safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Helirab It in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Helirab It is unavailable.
What is the effect of Helirab It on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Helirab It on kidney, information on safety of Helirab It for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Helirab It on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Helirab It on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Helirab It on the Heart?
Side effects of Helirab It on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Helirab It should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Helirab It unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Helirab It habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Helirab It is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Helirab It, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Helirab It can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Helirab It only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Helirab It for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Helirab It
Taking Helirab It with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Helirab It
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Helirab It and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Helirab It is a brand name for rabeprazole. It belongs to a class of medications known as proton pump inhibitors. It is available in the form of a tablet, capsule, and injection. Helirab It is used to alleviate the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD). GERD is a condition in which acid back-flows from the stomach to the esophagus (the tube which connects the stomach with throat) causing heartburn and injury to the esophagus. Helirab It is used to prevent this damage. Helirab It is also used to treat conditions like Zollinger Ellison syndrome (excessive acid is produced by the stomach). It is used for the treatment of ulcers (sores in the lining of stomach and intestine) and also used in combination with other antibiotics (such as amoxicillin and clarithromycin) to manage H.pylori infection.
Rarely, Helirab It causes hair loss. This is a reversible side effect of Helirab It, the problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with your doctor about a better treatment option for hair loss.
Yes, Helirab It use is associated with the development of diarrhea. This might be related to an infection caused by Clostridium difficile. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine, inform the doctor right away without further delay. In addition, one must take a lot of electrolytes and fluids for preventing dehydration. Taking an anti-diarrheal medication may also help.
Yes, Helirab It might lead to low magnesium levels in persons who take it for at least 3 months. Magnesium helps in absorption of vitamin D and calcium, low level of magnesium will affect the absorption of Vit. D and calcium lead to decrease bone density and increases the risk of bone fracture. Low-level magnesium can be managed by taking a dietary supplement which is rich in magnesium.
Helirab It is available in tablet, capsule and injection form. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of the drug. It should be taken the whole and swallowed with water. It should not be chewed, crushed or split. It should be taken at exactly the same time every day so that there is less chance of missing the dose.
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