New Year Bumper Sale @ Rs. 1 X
Asidrop is a prescription drug, available for use as Sachet, Tablet, Capsule. Acidity are some of its major therapeutic uses. Asidrop also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Asidrop depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Asidrop also has some side effects, the most common being Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Asidrop can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Asidrop are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Asidrop's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Asidrop related warnings talks about Asidrop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Asidrop is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diarrhea (Loose Motions) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Asidrop are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Asidrop with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Asidrop is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Asidrop 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 |
|
Geriatric |
|
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
2 - 12 years (Child) |
|
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Asidrop is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Asidrop safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Asidrop safely.
Is the use of Asidrop safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Asidrop. If you see any side effects, stop taking Asidrop immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Asidrop again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Asidrop on the Kidneys?
Asidrop does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Asidrop on the Liver?
Asidrop is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Asidrop on the Heart?
You can take Asidrop without any fear of damage to the heart.
Asidrop 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 Asidrop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Asidrop habit forming or addictive?
Asidrop is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Asidrop can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Asidrop is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Asidrop is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Asidrop
Taking Asidrop with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Asidrop
Consumption of alcohol and Asidrop together may have severe effects on your health.
No, Asidrop 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.
Yes, Asidrop is given in combination with domperidone. A fixed-dose combination of [Medicinie] and domperidone is available in the market which is used in the treatment of GERD and other stomach related problems.
Asidrop 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. Asidrop 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. Asidrop is used to prevent this damage. Asidrop 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.
No, Asidrop 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.
No, Asidrop does not cause kidney damage at recommended doses. However, in case of long-term use of Asidrop 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience