Rabeprazole sodium 20mg Injection

Rabeprazole sodium 20mg Injection

Rabeprazole is a class of antiulcer drugs known as proton pump inhibitors prescribed for the treatment of duodenal ulcers, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (backflow of gastric contents into the oesophagus), heartburn, erosive oesophagitis (acid-induced injury to the oesophagus lining), Helicobacter pylori infections when administered in combination with an antibiotic, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Rabeprazole has 'Rabeprazole' that acts by inhibiting the activity of the enzyme that is referred to as the gastric proton pump and is involved in acid production. It prevents acid from being produced, heals the ulcers, and stops new ulcers from developing.

Benefits:

• Rabeprazole is an antiulcer medication of a class referred to as proton pump inhibitors.
• Rabeprazole is employed in the management of duodenal ulcers, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (reflux of gastric contents into the oesophagus), heartburn, erosive oesophagitis (acid-induced damage to the lining of the oesophagus), Helicobacter pylori infection if given in combination with an antibiotic, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
• Rabeprazole inhibits the action of the enzyme that is referred to as the gastric proton pump and is responsible for acid production.
• This reduces the production of acid, cures ulcers, and blocks new ulcer formation.

Uses:

• Rabeprazole controls overproduction of stomach acid, reducing symptoms and complications.
• Rabeprazole cures and cures duodenal and gastric ulcers through decreased stomach acid and eradication of H. pylori bacteria, enabling ulcers to cure.
• Rabeprazole controls symptoms of GERD, including heartburn and acid reflux, and cures damage to the esophagus by decreasing stomach acid secretion.

Instructions to use:

• Don't self-administer.
• Firmly pinch the skin between the thumb and the index finger rapidly.
• Insert the needle directly into the muscle.
• Pull back the plunger; if there is blood in the syringe, remove the needle from the skin.
• Replace the needle with a new one of the same gauge.
• You may give the drug that is already in the syringe.
• Inject the drug slowly.

Dosage:

Inject this injection in the correct dose as directed by your doctor. Do not give higher mg of this drug.

Storage:

• Store this medicine in a cool and dry place.
• Do not leave this infusion open to sunlight.
• Do not leave this infusion open to children and pets.

Side Effects:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Flatulence (wind)
• Weakness

Precautions:

• Tell your doctor if you develop watery diarrhea, fever, or persistent stomach pain.
• Tell your doctor if you do not get better after taking it for 14 days, since you might be having some other condition requiring treatment.
• Extended use of Rabeprazole leads to weak bones and mineral deficiency, like that of magnesium. Take a proper dietary supply of calcium and magnesium or their supplements, as directed by your physician.
• Report to your doctor immediately if you experience reduced urination, swelling (fluid retention), back pain, nausea, weakness, rash, or fever. These may be the symptoms of an issue with the kidneys.
• Rabeprazole must be taken 1 hour before a meal, preferably morning.
• It is a very well-tolerated drug and gives relief for a long duration.