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Article by Pharmacist - Master Pham Thi Kim Dung - Faculty of Pharmacy - Vinmec Times City International Hospital
Raxium 20mg drug, prepared in the form of enteric coated tablets, with the active ingredient being rabeprazole sodium, is widely used in the prevention and treatment of peptic ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux or other problems. problems related to increased secretion of gastric acid.
1. Uses of the drug Raxium 20mg
Raxium 20mg drug inhibits the proton pump on the parietal cells of the stomach, leading to inhibiting the final stage of gastric acid secretion and reducing gastric acid secretion in all causes. The drug begins to have an anti-acid effect 1 hour after taking it.Patients can be prescribed Raxium 20mg to treat peptic ulcer or gastroesophageal reflux disease with characteristic symptoms such as heartburn, belching, heartburn, epigastric pain. Raxium can be used to prevent the risk of peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding if assessed as high risk (history of peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding and prescribed drugs that cause irritation or increase the risk of bleeding). peptic ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding).
Raxium 20mg may also be indicated for the treatment of problems related to increased gastric acid secretion or for the prevention of recurrent gastric bleeding or in combination with other drugs in the treatment of H.pylori infection.
Although Raxium is used to treat common health problems, patients should not self-medicate without having been examined, evaluated, advised and prescribed by a doctor. Don't use someone else's medicine for the same symptoms. Improper diagnosis and treatment can have serious health consequences.
2. Usage and dosage of Raxium 20mg
The active ingredient of Raxium 20mg is not stable in the acidic environment of the stomach, so the drug product is made in the form of enteric-coated tablets to help the active ingredient avoid the breakdown in the stomach and release in the small intestine. .
Patients need to take the tablets whole, without chewing to ensure that they do not destroy the structure of the coated tablets in the intestine, helping the drug to promote its maximum effectiveness. The drug should be taken 30 minutes before meals or 2 hours after meals. Usually, doctors and pharmacists will advise patients to take the medicine right after waking up, 30 minutes before breakfast or before going to bed at night. With the dosage form of enteric-coated tablets of 20mg, Raxium 40mg is recommended for use in adults or children over 12 years old at a dose of 20mg x 1-2 times/day depending on indications and body response. .
The drug may be prescribed at a dose of 60mg x 1 time / day and increased to a maximum of 60mg x 2 times / day in some indications. However, patients should not increase the dose on their own without consulting the doctor.
Raxium 20mg is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age due to insufficient research data.
The drug can be used for a long time from 7 days to many weeks, patients should not stop taking the drug on their own to ensure the effectiveness of treatment and reduce the risk of early disease recurrence.
3. Side effects of Raxium 20mg
Not all patients experience side effects from medications, and not all side effects from medications happen to a single patient. Generally, Raxium is well tolerated. However, patients may feel headache, abdominal pain, nausea, flatulence, diarrhea... when using the drug. In this case, you should talk to your doctor at your follow-up visit for further advice.
In case of serious side effects or affecting your daily activities and quality of life such as drug allergies, facial swelling, difficulty breathing, severe skin damage, persistent or severe diarrhea, you need to Go to the hospital immediately for examination and treatment.
In case you need to take the drug for more than 1-3 years, the body may have a decrease in the absorption of vitamins and minerals. Your doctor may test to evaluate bone problems, vitamin B12 levels, blood magnesium levels. Therefore, you should visit your doctor periodically or make an appointment with your doctor to ensure timely care and advice.
4. Note when using Raxium 20mg
You need to talk to your doctor about your medical history, allergy history, pregnancy, lactation and medications you are using at home to ensure optimal and safe prescription.
Drugs can interact with other drugs, including herbs, you should talk to your doctor, pharmacist when you need to take any more medicine.
The symptoms of the disease may not be relieved or completely gone after the first few days of taking the drug, you need to persevere in using the prescribed medicine. If your symptoms worsen or do not improve after the course of treatment, you need to talk to your doctor and re-examine for advice and timely treatment.
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