Rabicip 20 Tablet- 15
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Manufactured By Cipla Ltd
Composition Rabeprazole (20mg)
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Rabicip 20 Tablet is a medicine that reduces the amount of acid produced in your stomach. It is used in the treatment of acid-related diseases of the stomach and intestine such as acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It provides relief from symptoms and promotes healing.
Rabicip 20 Tablet medicine should be taken one hour before a meal, preferably in the morning. The dose will depend on your underlying condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it regularly at the same time each day as advised by your doctor. You should keep on taking it as prescribed even if your symptoms disappear quickly. You may be able to help improve your symptoms by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding caffeinated drinks like tea and coffee, and spicy or fatty foods.
This medicine's most common side effects include nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, flatulence, diarrhea, and stomach pain. These tend to be mild but talk to your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. The risk of side effects may increase the longer you take this medicine. Long-term use (more than 1 year) may increase your risk for bone fractures, especially with higher doses. Talk to your doctor about ways to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis), like taking calcium and vitamin D supplements.
Low blood magnesium levels (hypomagnesemia) have been seen in some people taking this medicine for 3 months or more. This may lead to tiredness, confusion, dizziness, muscle twitches, and an irregular heartbeat. Your doctor may monitor your magnesium levels to prevent this.
Rabicip 20 Tablet is not suitable for some people. Before taking this medicine, you need to tell your doctor if you have severe liver problems, are taking medicines for HIV, have ever had an allergic reaction to similar medicines in the past, or suffer from bone loss (osteoporosis). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it makes your stomach produce excessive acid and can worsen your symptoms. Do not drive or use machinery or tools, if this medicine makes you feel dizzy or sleepy.
BENEFITS OF RABICIP TABLET
In Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
GERD is a chronic (long-term) condition that is like having heartburn consistently rather than just occasionally. It happens because a muscle above your stomach relaxes too much and allows stomach contents to come back up into your esophagus and mouth. Rabicip 20 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors. It reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes and relieves the pain associated with heartburn and acid reflux. You should take it exactly as it is prescribed for it to be effective.
Some simple lifestyle changes can help reduce the symptoms of GERD. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3-4 hours of going to bed.
In Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease
Rabicip 20 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors. It reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes, preventing further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking the medicine as it is prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
In Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a rare disorder where excessive stomach acid production leads to multiple peptic ulcers. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and heartburn. Rabicip 20 Tablet By reducing the production of stomach acid, it helps alleviate symptoms such as abdominal pain, heartburn, and diarrhea. Esomeprazole also aids in the healing of peptic ulcers, which are common in this condition. By controlling the excessive acid secretion associated with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, esomeprazole helps improve the overall digestive health and prevents complications such as gastrointestinal bleeding.
SIDE EFFECTS OF RABICIP TABLET
Common side effects of Rabicip
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Flatulence
- Headache
- Nausea
- Sore throat
- Stomach pain
- Vomiting
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Taking a large amount of alcohol can increase acidity and cause acid reflux in the food pipe causing heartburn. This would decrease the effect of this drug and can aggravate your underlying condition.
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A: No, Rabicip is not an over the counter product, it is available when prescribed by a doctor.
Q: Is Rabicip an antacid?
A: Rabicip is not an antacid. It belongs to the class of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) which decrease the amount of acid produced in the stomach while antacids only neutralize the stomach acid by coating the stomach.
Q: Does Rabicip cause osteoporosis (thinning of bones)?
A: Yes, long term use of Rabicip can cause osteoporosis (thinning of bones). It decreases the calcium absorption leading to calcium deficiency and increases the risk of bone fractures of hip, wrist or spine. Inform your doctor if you have osteoporosis or if you are taking corticosteroids (these can increase the risk of osteoporosis) before starting your therapy. Take enough calcium and vitamin D to reduce the risk.
Q: Can I take aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate or other antacids with Rabicip?
A: Rabicip can be taken with antacids like aluminum hydroxide, magnesium carbonate or sodium bicarbonate. Rabicip takes a few days to show its effect, so antacids can be taken during that time for relief of acidity and heartburn. However, antacids should be taken two hours before or one hour after taking Rabicip as antacids can increase the pH of the stomach and decrease the action of Rabicip which requires a lower pH for its action.
Q: Does Rabicip have addictive potential?
A: No, Rabicip has no addictive potential. It shows no withdrawal symptoms when you stop using this medicine.
Q: Is Rabicip safe?
A: Yes, Rabicip is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor. However, there are some very common side effects that you can experience at effective doses like nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, and flatulence.
Q: Does Rabicip cause hair loss?
A: No, hair loss has not been reported as a side effect of Rabicip. Talk to your doctor in case there is excessive hair fall as it could be due to some underlying problem that needs attention.
Q: Does Rabicip cause flatulence (gas or bloating)?
A: Flatulence (gas) has been reported as a common side effect of Rabicip. Although it would be mild to moderate in nature and transient.
Q: Does Rabicip cause tinnitus (ringing in the ears)?
A: Tinnitus (ringing sensation in the ears) has not been seen as a side effect with the use of Rabicip. Talk to your doctor in case you have this problem as it could be due to some underlying condition that needs attention.
Q: Does Rabicip cause weight gain?
A: Weight gain has been reported as a rare side effect of Rabicip. Weight gain can add to your problem of acidity and heartburn. So, you must try to do some exercise and make healthy changes in your diet to control your weight.
Q: Does Rabicip expire?
A: Yes, like any other medicine, Rabicip also expires. Always check the expiry date on the pack of the medicine before using it.
Q: Does Rabicip cause constipation?
A: Constipation is a common side effect seen in patients using Rabicip. Making healthy lifestyle changes like doing yoga, taking high fiber diet and plenty of fluids will prevent constipation.
Q: Does Rabicip cause high blood pressure?
A: Rabicip is not reported to cause high blood pressure. In case you experience high blood pressure, talk to your doctor as it may need attention. Common side effects seen with Rabicip includes nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, and flatulence.
Q: Does Rabicip cause headache?
A: Headache is reported as one of the common side effects of Rabicip. Please consult your doctor in case you experience an intolerable headache for a prolonged duration while taking Rabicip.
Q: Can I take Rabicip with ranitidine?
A: Yes, Rabicip can be taken with ranitidine. As Rabicip show its effect after some days, Ranitidine can be taken for immediate relief. No drug-drug interactions or change in side effect profile has been reported when they are used together compared to either drug alone.
Q: Can I take Rabicip with ibuprofen?
A: Rabicip can be taken with ibuprofen. Rabicip is used to prevent painkiller (NSAIDs) induced gastritis and stomach ulcers by decreasing the production of acid in the stomach. There are no reported drug interactions or harmful effects when they are used together.
Q: Can I take Rabicip with paracetamol?
A: Rabicip can be taken with paracetamol. Rabicip is used to prevent painkiller (NSAIDs) induced stomach ulcers by decreasing the production of acid in the stomach. There are no reported drug interactions or harmful effects when they are used together.
Q: How is Rabicip metabolized?
A: Rabicip is metabolized in the liver mainly by microsomal CYP450 enzymes (CYP2C19 and CYP3A4). Patients with poor CYP2C19 enzymatic activity will have higher levels of Rabicip for a long time and a better suppression of stomach acid.
Q: Can Rabicip be used for the treatment of throat infection?
A: No, Rabicip is not meant for throat infections. However, it may be given along with antibiotics and other drugs to protect the stomach from excessive acid secretion.
Q: Why is Rabicip used with cinitapride for some conditions?
A: Cinitapride increases the movement of the gut and is useful in the treatment of conditions like heartburn, dyspepsia and is also useful in the treatment of reflux esophagitis. It has much better efficacy when it is used with Rabicip.
Q: Does Rabicip play any role in treating ulcerative colitis?
A: Rabicip does not have any role in the treatment of ulcerative colitis. However, it can be given if there is associated dyspepsia or increased stomach acid secretion. Talk to your doctor before taking any treatment for ulcerative colitis.
Q: Can Rabicip be used for reflux esophagitis?
A: Yes, Rabicip is effective in the treatment of reflux esophagitis. It is a disease in which stomach acid or bile irritates and inflames the lining of the food pipe. Rabicip decreases the production of acid in the stomach and can help in healing the inflamed and eroded esophagus.The efficacy is better when it is given in combination with a prokinetic agent like domperidone.
Q: Is Rabicip being used for treating weight loss?
A: No, Rabicip is not used for the treatment of weight loss. It is a proton pump inhibitor and is used for the treatment of acidity, heartburn, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers.
Q: Is there any role of Rabicip in treating hiatus hernia?
A: A hiatus hernia is the bulging of the stomach into the chest through an esophageal opening in the diaphragm which is larger than the normal size. A hiatus hernia is associated with acidity and heartburn. Rabicip does not play any role in treating hiatus hernia, however, it can help in relieving the symptoms of acidity, heartburn and acid reflux.
Q: Can I take Rabicip with vitamin D?
A: Yes, vitamin D can be taken with Rabicip. Vitamin D is generally advised to be taken as a supplement with Rabicip as its long-term use decreases the absorption of calcium and cause calcium deficiency. This can lead to osteoporosis (thinning of bones) and increase the risk of bone fractures like hip, wrist and spine fractures.
Q: How is Rabicip useful in the treatment of Hpylori?
A: Rabicip is used along with antibiotics for the treatment of H.Pylori infection. It works by decreasing stomach acid volume and decreasing breakdown and washout of antibiotics leading to an increased antibiotic concentration and tissue penetration. It also helps in the symptomatic relief by decreasing associated acidity, reflux, and heartburn.
Q: Can I take Rabicip with domperidone?
A: Rabicip can be safely taken with domperidone as no harmful effects have been reported clinically. A fixed-dose combination of these two medicines is also available. Domperidone increases gut motility and Rabeprazole decreases the acid production in the stomach. So, this combination is very effective in the treatment of reflux esophagitis associated with acidity, heartburn, intestinal and stomach ulcers.
Q: Can long term use of Rabicip cause magnesium deficiency?
A: Long-term use of Rabicip can lower magnesium levels in patients taking multiple daily doses for a year or longer (at least 3 months). Get your magnesium levels checked at regular intervals. Tell your doctor if you experience seizures, dizziness, abnormal or fast heartbeat, jitteriness, jerking movements or shaking (tremors), muscle weakness, spasms of the hands and feet, cramps, muscle aches or spasm of the voice box.
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