• রেজিস্টার্ড চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ মোতাবেক ঔষধ সেবন করুন
Indications:
Rabemax 20 mg is indicated for:
Peptic Ulcer Disease:
Treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD):
Healing of erosive or ulcerative GERD.
Treatment of symptomatic GERD.
Maintenance of healing of erosive or ulcerative GERD.
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome:
Treatment of pathological hypersecretion of gastric acid.
Helicobacter pylori Eradication:
In combination with appropriate antibacterial therapy to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence.
Pharmacology:
Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that suppresses gastric acid secretion by inhibiting the H+/K+ ATPase enzyme system at the secretory surface of the gastric parietal cells. This enzyme system is regarded as the acid (proton) pump within the parietal cell, making Rabeprazole an effective gastric proton-pump inhibitor.
Dosage & Administration:
Duodenal Ulcer:
20 mg orally once daily in the morning for 4 weeks.
Erosive or Ulcerative GERD:
20 mg orally once daily in the morning for 4 to 8 weeks.
Symptomatic GERD:
20 mg orally once daily in the morning.
Maintenance of Healing of Erosive or Ulcerative GERD:
10 or 20 mg orally once daily.
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome:
Initially, 60 mg orally once daily, adjusted to a maximum dose of 120 mg/day if needed. Daily doses >100 mg should be given in 2 divided doses.
Helicobacter pylori Eradication:
20 mg orally twice daily in combination with appropriate antibacterial therapy for 7 days.
Administration:
Swallow the tablet whole with water.
Do not chew or crush the tablet.
Take 30 minutes before meals, preferably in the morning.
Side Effects:
Common side effects may include:
Headache
Nausea and vomiting
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Hypomagnesemia
Precautions & Warnings:
Long-term use may lead to low magnesium levels and vitamin B12 deficiency.
May increase the risk of bone fractures.
Use with caution in patients with liver or kidney problems.
Not recommended for children under 10 years of age.
Consult a doctor if you experience persistent side effects or unusual symptoms.
Storage Conditions:
Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
Keep out of reach of children.