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Informations
about Rabeprazole |
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What
are Rabeprazole tablets? |
RABEPRAZOLE
(Aciphex™)
prevents the production of acid in the stomach (buy
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to the esophagus or stomach in patients with gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD) or ulcers (buy
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that produce too much stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison
syndrome. Rabeprazole may also be used with antibiotics
to get rid of bacteria that are associated with some
ulcers. |
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What
should my health care professional know before I take
Rabeprazole? |
They
need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•liver disease
•an unusual or allergic reaction (buy
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lansoprazole,
rabeprazole, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant (buy
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•breast-feeding |
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How
should I take this medicine? |
Take
Rabeprazole tablets by mouth. Follow the directions
on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets whole
with a drink of water; do not crush, break, or chew.
You may take this medicine with or without food. Take
your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your
medicine more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional
regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special
care may be needed. |
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If
you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it
is almost time for your next dose, take only that
dose. Do not take double or extra doses. |
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What
drug(s) may interact with Rabeprazole? |
•ampicillin
•cyclosporine
•diazepam
•digoxin
•iron salts
•itraconazole
•ketoconazole
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about
all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription
medicines, nutritional supplements (buy
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or health care professional if you are a frequent
user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke,
or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the
way your medicine works. Check with your health care
professional before stopping or starting any of your
medicines. |
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What
side effects may I notice from taking Rabeprazole?
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Side
effects that you should report to your prescriber
or health care professional as soon as possible:
•fever (buy
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•persistent skin rash (buy
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•unusual bleeding or bruising
•yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention
(report to your prescriber or health care professional
if they continue or are bothersome):
•diarrhea
•dizziness
•headache (buy
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•nausea (buy
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•rash
•tiredness |
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What
should I watch for while taking Rabeprazole? |
It
can take several days of therapy with Rabeprazole
before your stomach pains improve. Check with your
prescriber or health care professional if your condition
does not improve, or if it gets worse. You can take
antacids
for the occasional relief of stomach pain unless your
prescriber or health care professional tells you otherwise. |
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Where
can I keep my medicine? |
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that
small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees
C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light and moisture.
Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration
date. |
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