Rabeprazole Tablet is a prescription medicine. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Acidity. Secondary and off-label uses of Rabeprazole Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Rabeprazole Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Rabeprazole Tablet include Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Rabeprazole Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Rabeprazole Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Rabeprazole Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Rabeprazole Tablet related warnings talks about Rabeprazole Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Rabeprazole Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Diarrhea (Loose Motions) are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Rabeprazole Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Rabeprazole Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Rabeprazole Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Rabeprazole Tablet 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.
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Is the use of Rabeprazole Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Rabeprazole without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Rabeprazole Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Rabeprazole. Immediately discontinue Rabeprazole if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Rabeprazole Tablet on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Rabeprazole on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Rabeprazole Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Rabeprazole on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Rabeprazole Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Rabeprazole for the heart.
Rabeprazole Tablet 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 Rabeprazole Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rabeprazole Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Rabeprazole Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Rabeprazole Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Rabeprazole Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Rabeprazole Tablet is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Rabeprazole Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Rabeprazole Tablet
Taking Rabeprazole Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rabeprazole Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Rabeprazole Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Rabeprazole 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, Rabeprazole is given in combination with itopride. The combination is used for the management of gastro-esophageal reflux disorder (GERD).
Rarely, Rabeprazole causes hair loss. This is a reversible side effect of Rabeprazole, 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.
No, Rabeprazole doesn't cause high blood pressure. High blood pressure can be managed by losing some amount of weight, doing some kind of physical activity on a daily basis, eating a healthy diet, reducing sodium in the diet, limiting the amount of alcohol and caffeine, quitting smoking, and taking less stress. If your blood pressure doesn't get controlled, your doctor might start you on a hypertensive drug ( amlodipine, telmisartan etc). Please follow the instructions of your doctor completely.
Yes, Rabeprazole may cause gas. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience excessive gas formation in the stomach after consuming this drug then inform to doctor right away without further delay.
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