Uses Aciphex

Aciphex (rabeprazole sodium) decreases the amount of acid produced in your stomach. Rabeprazole sodium is used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD or heartburn), and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid production.

How Taken Aciphex

Rabeprazole sodium is available for oral administration as delayed-release, enteric-coated tablets. The recommended adult oral dose is one Rabeprazole sodium 20 mg delayed-release tablet to be taken once daily for four to eight weeks. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Do not break, chew, or split the tablets. Swallow them whole. They are specially formulated to release slowly in your body.

Aciphex Warnings/Precautions

Before taking Rabeprazole sodium, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: ketoconazole (Nizoral), ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen), iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron, others), digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps), or cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral). You may not be able to take Rabeprazole sodium, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during your treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Rabeprazole sodium. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Aciphex Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Possible Side Effects Aciphex

Serious side effects from Rabeprazole sodium are rare. Stop taking Rabeprazole sodium and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives) to Rabeprazole sodium. Less serious side effects from Rabeprazole sodium are also uncommon. Continue to take Rabeprazole sodium and talk to your doctor if you experience headache; upset stomach or diarrhea; insomnia or nervousness; or a rash or itching. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Aciphex Storage

Keep Rabeprazole sodium out of the reach of children. Store Rabeprazole sodium at room temperature (between 59°F and 86°F). Protect Rabeprazole sodium from moisture.

Aciphex Overdose

Symptoms of an Rabeprazole sodium overdose are not known. Seek emergency medical attention.

More Information About Aciphex

There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while taking Rabeprazole sodium, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Do not stop taking Rabeprazole sodium even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may improve before your condition is fully treated.

Disclaimer

This drug information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of this information, and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including damage or adverse consequences to persons or property, however such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information. Rabeprazole instructions for use. An active substance (INN), rabeprazole The use of rabeprazole: Peptic ulcer and duodenal ulcer in the acute stage, Helicobacter pylori gastrointestinal tract (only in combination with other drugs), gastroesophageal reflux disease. Contra rabeprazole: Hypersensitivity, including to substituted benzimidazole, pregnancy, breast-feeding. Restrictions apply: Severe hepatic failure, childrens age (not enough experience with). The use of rabeprazole during pregnancy and lactation: Contraindicated during pregnancy. At the time of treatment should stop breastfeeding. Side effects: On the part of the digestive tract: diarrhea, nausea, less often - vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, rarely - dry mouth, flatulence, dyspepsia, and in rare cases - violation of taste, anorexia, stomatitis, gastritis, increased transaminase activity. The nervous system and sensory organs: headache less frequently - dizziness, fatigue, insomnia, very rarely - nervousness, drowsiness and in some cases - depression, visual disturbances. From the musculoskeletal system: rarely - myalgia; very rarely - arthralgia, muscle cramps calf muscles. With the respiratory system: rarely - an inflammation or infection of the upper respiratory tract, coughing, very rarely - sinusitis, bronchitis. Allergic reactions : seldom - a rash, itchy skin. Other: rare - a pain in the back, chest, legs, swelling, urinary tract infection, fever, chills, flu-like syndrome in rare cases - increased sweating, weight gain, leukocytosis. Interactions: Decreases in plasma concentrations of ketoconazole (33%), increases the concentration of digoxin (22%). Does not interact with liquid antacids. Compatible with drugs metabolized by the system of CYP450 (warfarin, phenytoin, theophylline, diazepam). Overdose: The symptoms are not described. Treatment: a suspected overdose recommended supportive and symptomatic therapy. Dialysis is ineffective. Dosing and dose: Inside, in the morning, before eating, not chewing or crushing; gastric ulcer in the acute stage - 20 1 mg once daily for 4 weeks, with little healing - in addition for another 4 weeks, with ulcer duodenal ulcer disease - 10 or 20 mg 1 every day for 6 weeks, with little healing - another 6 weeks, with gastroesophageal reflux disease - 20 1 mg once a day for 4-8 weeks, further possible maintenance therapy: 10 -20 1 mg once a day. When infection H. pylori (as part of triple eradication therapy) - rabeprazole 20 mg 2 times a day in combination with clarithromycin 500 mg / day and amoxicillin 1000 mg / day for 7 days. Precautions: Before starting treatment to exclude a malignant neoplasm of the stomach (symptomatic improvement after treatment rabeprasol may hinder timely diagnosis). Precaution at the first appointment of rabeprazole to patients with severe liver dysfunction. In the case of sleepiness should abandon the car driving and other activities requiring a high concentration. Patients, along with rabeprasol receiving ketoconazole or digoxin, require further follow-up (may require dose adjustment of these drugs).