Manufacturer: Mankind Pharma Ltd
Salt Composition : Rabeprazole(20mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Rabegard Tablet is used for relieving acidity and heartburn in conditions such as stomach and intestinal ulcers, acid reflux disease and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. It contains rabeprazole as its active medicine. It is categorized under the class of medicines called 'Proton pump inhibitor' medications used to reduce the amount of acid produced in the stomach. You should take this medicine preferably in the morning, 30 minutes before meals.
In an average healthy individual, specific cells in the stomach get stimulated and release acid after intake of food. In certain individuals, these pumps secrete an excess of acids and lead to acid-related stomach problems such as ulcers.
Rabegard Tablet blocks the activity of these micropumps in the stomach walls known as proton pumps thus acid release in the stomach decreases and this helps in the healing of ulcers and helps improve symptoms such as acidity and heartburn.
Rabeprazole undergoes an almost complete, mainly non-enzymatic metabolism with renal elimination of the metabolites. CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 contribute to the fraction of metabolism mediated enzymatically. Elimination half-life is about 1 h.
Sleeplessness, headache, dizziness
Cough, runny nose, sore throat
Diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea
Stomach pain, constipation, gas
Back pain, weakness, tiredness
If you are allergic to rabeprazole or any other ingredients of this medicine.
If you are pregnant or think that you could be pregnant or breastfeeding.
You should not take Rabegard Tablet during pregnancy. If you think you may be pregnant and happen to be taking this medicine, consult your doctor as soon as possible.
Drinking alcohol when you are taking Rabeprazole does not affect the way this medicine works. However, you must avoid drinking large quantities of alcohol as it is known to increase acidity and can make your stomach disease worse.
You should not take Rabegard Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will prescribe you safer alternatives.
Rabeprazole is used to treat duodenal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a condition where the stomach produces too much acid. It may also be used together with antibiotics (eg, amoxicillin, clarithromycin) to treat ulcers associated with infections caused by the H.
Drug-Drug Interactions: RABEPRAZOLE may have interaction with a pain killer (aspirin, naproxen), anti-depressant (duloxetine, amitriptyline), blood thinner (clopidogrel), a drug used to treat hypothyroidism (levothyroxine), anti-HIV (atazanavir), anti-fungal (ketoconazole, itraconazole), anti-cancer (methotrexate), vitamin (cyanocobalamin), and Medicines to help you to sleep or feel more relaxed (such as diazepam or zolpidem).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increasing acidity and heartburn.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea, liver disease, bone fractures, and hypomagnesemia (low levels of magnesium).
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
ASPIRIN
NAPROXEN
DULOXETINE
CLOPIDOGREL
LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM
ATAZANAVIR
KETOCONAZOLE
ITRACONAZOLE
METHOTREXATE
CYANOCOBALAMIN
AMITRIPTYLINE
DIAZEPAM
ZOLPIDEM
You should take this medicine without fail and regularly as directed by your doctor.
Store Rabegard Tablet below 25°C, protected from moisture, sunlight and heat.
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Dispose of the expired medicine or medicine which is no longer needed.
If you forget a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. It is strictly advised not to take a double dose to make up for the forgotten dose.
The symptoms of overdose with Rabegard Tablet are similar to the side-effects in the body. So, if you have consumed a higher dose or think you may have taken too much of the medicine, do not panic and contact your doctor as soon as possible or visit the nearby hospital.
You have a liver function problem.
You are experiencing symptoms like painful joints, skin rashes and tiredness.
You are to undergo any blood test (Chromogranin A).
You have stomach pain, indigestion and problems in swallowing.
You have a family history of stomach cancer.
You vomit food or blood or you are excreting black stools.
You have a skin reaction after taking similar medicine.
You are experiencing frequent diarrhoea.
You are expected to take this medicine for a longer duration as there are several risks associated with that.
The long term treatment with this medicine may lead to a deficiency of vitamin B12 which can produce symptoms like pale skin, sore tongue, weakness, headache, disturbed vision and irritability.
The long term treatment of this medicine may also weaken your bones or may slightly increase the risk of fracture.
In some patients with ulcers, the course of this medicine may take 1 to 3 months. Do not stop the medicine on your own.
Rabegard Tablet is not recommended for use in children.
Take Rabegard Tablet as a whole with a sufficient amount of water without food.
You should take this medicine without fail and regularly as directed by your doctor.
You should not consume it more than what has been prescribed by your doctor.
Q: Why should older people be cautious while using Rabegard Tablet?
A: Rabegard Tablet produces bone weakness and can increase the risk of getting fractures in elderly patients if taken in high doses for long term treatment.
Q: I have diarrhoea after taking Rabegard Tablet, what should I do?
A: Diarrhoea is a common side effect of the Rabegard Tablet but sometimes can be serious. Rabegard Tablet reduces the gastric acid levels and can increase the bacterial count in the gut and can lead to infections. So consult your doctor immediately, in case of persistent diarrhoea. He will decide whether to continue or stop the medicine after clinical examination.
Q: The doctor has prescribed me Rabegard Tablet for 2 months, what common precautions should I take?
A: The long term use of the Rabegard Tablet produces liver function disturbances, altered electrolyte (magnesium, calcium and sodium) levels and B12 deficiency. So if you experience symptoms like yellow skin and eyes, loss of appetite, nausea, itching, dizziness, fits, headache, irritability, tiredness or pale skin, visit your doctor as soon as possible. As you have been prescribed this medicine for a long duration, your doctor may advise frequent follow-ups and blood tests.
Q: Why do I get B12 deficiency with Rabegard Tablet?
A: The absorption of vitamin B12 and storage of vitamin B12 in the body can get affected by the long term use of Rabeprazole. Rabeprazole causes a reduction in the absorption of vitamin B12 from the stomach due to its stomach acid, reducing effects and can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency.
