Uses of Rabeum

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Rabeum comes in tablet form, the main ingredient is rabeprazole sodium 20mg. The drug is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

1. Uses of Rabeum


Rabeum has the main ingredient rabeprazole sodium 20mg, which is prepared in the form of enteric coated tablets. The drug is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

2. Dosage - How to take Rabeum


How to use: The drug is taken orally, in the morning, before meals, take the tablet whole, do not chew or surface.
Dosage: The drug is only used for adults, the dosage depends on the type of disease and the severity of the disease:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease: 20mg/day, continuously for 4-8 weeks Gastro-duodenal ulcer: 20mg/day, continuously for 4 weeks Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: 60mg/day, adjust dose according to disease response Renal and hepatic impairment: No dose adjustment is required in patients with moderate renal and hepatic impairment and light.

3. Contraindications to the drug Rabeum


Rabeum is contraindicated in people with hypersensitivity to rabeprazole sodium or to any of its ingredients. In addition, the drug is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women.

4. Rabeum drug interactions


Some possible drug interactions during treatment with Rabeum include:
Inhibition of cyclosporin metabolism, leading to increased blood levels of cyclosporin, usually after 14 days of taking a 20mg dose of rabeprazole sodium Reduces acid secretion gastric juice, thereby affecting the absorption of drugs dependent on gastric pH. Specifically, there was a 30% decrease in the bioavailability of ketoconazole and a 19% increase for digoxin. Increased gastric pH (due to proton pump inhibition), thereby reducing the absorption of atazanavir/ritonavir when used concomitantly, significantly reducing atazanavir/ritonavir plasma concentrations does not guarantee therapeutic efficacy.

5. Be careful when using Rabeum


Some notes during the use of Rabeum include:
Exclude the possibility of malignancy before starting treatment with Rabeum, because it can reduce symptoms and hinder early diagnosis of cancer. Use with caution in patients with liver dysfunction Treatment with proton inhibitors, including rabeprazole, may increase the risk of gastrointestinal infections caused by Salmonella, Campylobacter and Clostridium difficile Not indicated. combination of rabeprazole sodium with atazanavir Long-term treatment with rabeprazole for more than one year should be periodically checked because of the risk of fractures of the femur, spine, and wrist The drug can cause hypomagnesemia, so caution should be taken when using Rabeum. The main ingredient is rabeprazole sodium 20mg. The drug is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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