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Gastrozole is a drug containing the active ingredient Rabeprazole 20mg. Rabeprazole belongs to the class of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which are used in the treatment of a number of stomach and esophageal problems such as peptic ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease,... Let's find out information The usefulness of the drug Gastrozole through the article below.1. What is the effect of Gastrozole?
Gastrozole contains the active ingredient Rabeprazole 20mg. Rabeprazole belongs to the class of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).Rabeprazole works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach. So it relieves symptoms like heartburn, difficulty swallowing and coughing. Gastrozole helps heal acid damage in the stomach and esophagus, helping to prevent ulcers or cancer of the esophagus.
Gastrozole is indicated in the following cases:
Active duodenal ulcer; Active benign gastric ulcer; Gastroesophageal reflux disease - esophageal erosions or ulcers (GORD); Prevention of gastroesophageal reflux disease; Symptomatic treatment of moderate to very severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (symptomatic GORD); Zollinger-Ellison syndrome ; Elimination of Helicobacter pylori in patients with peptic ulcer disease in combination with an appropriate antibacterial regimen. Gastrozole is contraindicated in the following cases:
Hypersensitivity to Rabeprazole or any of its components; Pregnant women; Women are breastfeeding.
2. Dosage of the drug Gastrozole
Patients with duodenal ulcer, active benign gastric ulcer:
Dose 20mg/time/day, taken in the morning before meals. Most patients with active duodenal ulcers heal within 4 weeks, but some patients may need an additional 4 weeks of treatment to heal. Most patients with active benign peptic ulcers heal within 6 weeks, but an additional 6 weeks may also be required. Gastroesophageal reflux disease with symptoms of erosion or ulceration:
The recommended oral dose is 20mg once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. Prevention of gastroesophageal reflux disease:
Depending on individual patient response, the recommended dose is 10-20mg/time/day. Symptomatic treatment of moderate to very severe gastroesophageal reflux disease:
The recommended dose is 10 mg once daily in patients without esophagitis. Once symptoms have resolved, maintain treatment as required, using 10 mg once daily as needed. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome:
In adults, the recommended starting dose is 60mg once daily. Depending on individual patient needs, the dose may be adjusted up to 120 mg/day. A single daily dose may be up to 100mg/day. The dose of 120mg/time/day can be divided into a dose of 60mg x 2 times/day. Treatment should be continued for as long as clinically indicated. Eradicate H. pylori:
Gastrozole 20mg x 2 times/day + Clarithromycin 500mg x 2 times/day and Amoxicillin 1g x 2 times/day, orally within 7 days.
3. Note before using the drug Gastrozole
Before taking Gastrozole, tell your treating doctor if you are allergic to Rabeprazole or similar drugs (such as Lansoprazole, Omeprazole) or any other allergies. Tell your treating doctor if you have a history of liver disease, lupus.. If you develop symptoms such as heartburn accompanied by lightheadedness, sweating, dizziness, shoulder pain, arm pain, Chest pain, unexplained weight loss. Immediately go to the medical center for care and treatment. Proton pump inhibitors such as rabeprazole can increase the risk of fractures, especially when used for longer, higher doses and in older adults. To prevent fractures and bone loss, patients should take calcium supplements (such as calcium citrate) and vitamin D. The basic information about Gastrozole in the above article is for reference only. Because Gastrozole is a prescription drug, patients should not use it on their own, but need to contact a specialist directly for a suitable prescription to ensure safety for health.
