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Rabekay Plus is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. Acidity, Heartburn are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Rabekay Plus have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Rabekay Plus depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Rabekay Plus also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Dizziness, Diarrhoea. Normally, these side effects of Rabekay Plus are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Rabekay Plus is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Rabekay Plus has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Rabekay Plus related warnings section.
Rabekay Plus can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Rabekay Plus in conditions like Diarrhea (Loose Motions). Other contraindications of Rabekay Plus have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Rabekay Plus may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Rabekay Plus is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Rabekay Plus 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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Is the use of Rabekay Plus safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Rabekay Plus will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Rabekay Plus safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Rabekay Plus on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Rabekay Plus will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Rabekay Plus on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Rabekay Plus on kidney, information on safety of Rabekay Plus for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Rabekay Plus on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Rabekay Plus on the liver, information on safety of Rabekay Plus for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Rabekay Plus on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Rabekay Plus on the heart, information on safety of Rabekay Plus for the heart is unavailable.
Rabekay Plus 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 Rabekay Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rabekay Plus habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Rabekay Plus has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Rabekay Plus. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Rabekay Plus is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Rabekay Plus in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Rabekay Plus
Taking Rabekay Plus with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rabekay Plus
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Rabekay Plus.
Rabekay Plus may cause allergy in rare instances. An allergic reaction might lead to swelling of the face, development of a rash, throat tightness and difficulty in breathing. If you develop any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor immediately. He may stop Rabekay Plus for a while and examine you properly.
No, Rabekay Plus is not an antibiotic. It belongs to the group of medications called proton pump inhibitor which blocks the excessive acid secretion in the stomach while antibiotics are the medicine that prevents and treats the infection caused by bacteria.
Rarely Rabekay Plus causes stomach cancer. There has been no direct relationship to establish the fact. However, stomach cancer and other cancers may develop because of recurring acid reflux for a long time for example 7 - 8 years or more. If you feel any symptoms associated with cancer such as consistent low-grade fever, weight loss due to unexplained reasons, and pain in the abdomen, do not hesitate to get it diagnosed by a physician.
Yes, Rabekay Plus 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.
Rabekay Plus 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. Rabekay Plus 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. Rabekay Plus is used to prevent this damage. Rabekay Plus 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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