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Roles is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Acidity. Secondary and off-label uses of Roles have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Roles. 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.
Roles also has some side effects, the most common being Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Roles as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Roles normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Roles is Safe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Roles's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Roles is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diarrhea (Loose Motions) as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Roles contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Roles have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Roles is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Roles 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Roles safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Roles in pregnant women.
Is the use of Roles safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Roles. Immediately discontinue Roles 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 Roles on the Kidneys?
Roles is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Roles on the Liver?
Roles may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Roles on the Heart?
You can take Roles without any fear of damage to the heart.
Roles 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 Roles unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Roles habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Roles has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Roles, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Roles can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Roles is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Roles for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Roles
Taking Roles with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Roles
Taking Roles with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Roles is given in combination with itopride. The combination is used for the management of gastro-esophageal reflux disorder (GERD).
Rarely Roles 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.
No, Roles does not cause kidney damage at recommended doses. However, in case of long-term use of Roles along with improper kidney function, might cause kidney damage. If you experience discoloration of urine ( symptoms of kidney damage) then immediately inform to doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Roles 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.
Roles 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. Roles 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. Roles is used to prevent this damage. Roles 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 -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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