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Imported from India, Rabesta-20 is indicated for use in adults with the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease causing ulcers.
1. What are the uses of Rabesta 20?
1.1. What is Rabesta-20? Rabesta-20 belongs to the group of gastrointestinal drugs, with registration number VN-18521-14, by Stallion Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. - Indian production.
Rabesta-20 drug includes the following ingredients:
Main active ingredient: Rabeprazol Sodium 20mg. Excipients: Mannitol, Hydroxy Propyl Cellulose, Magnesium Oxid, Magnesium Stearate, Refined Talc, Cellulose Acetate phthalate, Croscarmellose Sodium, Diethyl phthalate, sunset yellow and Titanium Dioxide. Rabesta-20 is prepared in the form of enteric-coated film-coated tablets, content 20mg, packed in boxes of 3 blisters x 10 tablets.
Rabesta-20 is recommended for adult use
1.2. What does Rabesta 20 do? From its outstanding effects on the gastrointestinal tract, Rabesta-20 is prescribed by doctors for the following cases:
Treatment and prevention of gastroesophageal reflux with ulcers or erosion. Short-term treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, heartburn, heartburn, dysphagia and abdominal pain, ...) Duodenal ulcer (with manifestations, abdominal pain, back pain, etc.) eating or pain when hungry and nauseous....). Used for acute cases. In combination with other drugs in the prevention of the risk of duodenal ulcers infected with Helicobacter pylori. Pathological hyperacidity, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (some manifestations include epigastric pain, nausea, gastrointestinal bleeding, and ulceration at multiple sites in the gastrointestinal tract). ..).
2. How to use Rabesta 20
2.1. How to use Rabesta 20 Drug Rabesta 20 is made in tablet form, convenient for oral use. Patients should take Rabesta 20 with a sufficient amount of filtered water, with or without meals. When taking Rabesta 20, pay attention not to crush, chew or break the tablet. Patients must take 1 tablet intact because this is an enteric coated dosage form. Otherwise, the drug will be destroyed by gastric juice, when it reaches the intestine, it will no longer have a therapeutic effect. Do not mix Rabesta 20 with any other mixture. Take Rabesta 20 as directed by your doctor. 2.2. Dosage of Rabesta 20 Treatment of ulcerative or erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD):
The recommended adult oral dose is 20mg Rabesta 20 taken once daily for about 4 to 8 weeks. For patients who do not improve after 8 weeks of treatment, an additional course of Rabesta 20 can be administered for an additional 8 weeks. Maintain after healing of ulcerative or erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Treatment of symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD):
The recommended adult oral dose of Rabesta 20 is 20mg of Rabesta 20, taken once daily for approximately 4 weeks. If symptoms are not completely resolved after 4 weeks, an additional course of treatment may be used. Treatment of duodenal ulcer disease:
Recommended oral dose for adults is 20mg Rabesta 20, taken once daily, after breakfast with a course of treatment for about 4 weeks. Most patients heal their duodenal ulcer within 4 weeks. Some patients may need an additional course of treatment to heal the ulcer. Eradicating Helicobacter pylori to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence. Triple therapy: Rabeprazole 20mg twice daily for 7 days; Amoxicillin 1000mg twice daily for 7 days and Clarithromycin 500mg twice daily for 7 days. Treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome:
Rabesta 20 dose for patients with pathological hypersecretory states varies from person to person. The recommended starting oral dose for adults is 60 mg once daily. The dose of Rabesta 20 should be adjusted according to individual patient needs and prolonged use as clinically indicated. Some patients may need split doses. Rabesta 20 up to 100mg once daily and 60mg twice daily can be used. No dosage adjustment is necessary for the elderly, patients with renal disease or mild to moderate hepatic impairment. Due to the lack of clinical data on Rabesta 20 in patients with severe hepatic impairment, caution should be exercised in administering the drug to these patients.
Dealing with a missed dose of Rabesta 20:
Take the dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose, take your next dose as scheduled. Do not double the dose of Rabesta 20 indicated. Treatment of overdose:
Patients with overdose Rabesta 20 have not reported any symptoms. This case cannot be managed by elimination of Rabesta 20 (because it cannot be dialysis), only the symptoms. When overdose Rabesta 20 need to consult a doctor, pharmacist for the best solution.
3. Contraindications of Rabesta 20
Patients who are allergic to the main active ingredient rabeprazole or benzimidazole derivatives (eg rabeprazole, omeprazol, ezomeprazole, ...) or any of the excipients of Rabesta 20mg. Rabesta 20 should not be used in children because there are no data to support its safety and effectiveness.
4. Note when using Rabesta 20
It is necessary to exclude the possibility that the patient has gastric malignancy because when taking Rabesta 20mg drug can mask the symptoms of this disease. Because Rabesta is metabolized by the liver, caution should be exercised in patients with severe hepatic impairment. Because the drug can cause dizziness, drowsiness, affecting the ability to drive or operate machinery. Use caution when using Rabesta 20 in this case. Pregnancy: There are currently no studies demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of Rabesta 20 in pregnant women. Therefore, only use Rabesta 20mg when absolutely necessary. Nursing Mothers: Because of the potential for adverse effects in the nursing infant, careful consideration should be given to discontinuing Rabesta 20 or nursing.
5. Drug interactions
It is necessary to pay attention to using Rabesta 20 when used with some drugs such as:
Some anti-fungal Azol: Drugs that reduce the absorption of Ketoconazole and Itraconazole. Drugs Atanazavir, Chlorpidogrel, Indinavir,... are also reduced by Rabeprazol. Some drugs have increased pharmacological effects when combined with Rabesta 20 such as Methotrexate, Saquinavir by Rabeprazol, thus increasing the toxicity of these drugs. Therefore, concurrent use should be avoided. You should consult your doctor for advice on the most effective use of each medication.
5. Side effects of Rabesta 20
At therapeutic doses, Rabesta 20 was well tolerated. However, the process of using Rabesta 20, patients may still experience side effects such as:
Body as a whole: Asthenia, fever, allergic reactions, chills, malaise, chest pain below the sternum, stiffness neck and photosensitivity response. Cardiovascular system: High blood pressure, abnormal electrocardiogram, migraine, syncope, angina pectoris, palpitations, sinus bradycardia and tachycardia. Digestive system: Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, dyspepsia, flatulence, constipation, dry mouth, belching, gastroenteritis, rectal bleeding, black blood in stools, loss of appetite, ulcers mouth, stomatitis, dysphagia, gingivitis, cholecystitis, increased appetite, colitis, esophagitis, glossitis, pancreatitis and proctitis. Endocrine system: Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Blood and Lymphatic System: Anemia, Plaque and Lymphadenopathy. Metabolic and nutritional disorders: Peripheral edema, weight gain, watery eyes and weight loss. Musculoskeletal system: Myalgia, arthritis, leg cramps, arthrosis and bursitis. Nervous system: Insomnia, anxiety, dizziness, weakness, nervousness, somnolence, hypertonia, neuralgia, dizziness, convulsions, decreased libido, neuropathy, paresthesias and tremors . Respiratory system: Shortness of breath, asthma, epistaxis, laryngitis, hiccups and hyperventilation. Skin and Appendages: Rash, pruritus, diaphoresis, urticaria and alopecia. Special Senses: Cataracts, decreased vision, glaucoma, dry eyes, abnormal vision, tinnitus, and otitis media.
6. How to store Rabesta-20
Rabesta-20 has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture. Store in a cool, dry place, at a temperature not exceeding 30°C, in the original packaging and protected from light, away from acidic environments. Keep out of reach of CHILDREN. Above is all information about Rabesta-20, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy Rabesta-20 for home treatment because there may be unwanted side effects.
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