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Rapez drug is often prescribed by doctors in cases of reflux esophagitis, gastric ulcer or duodenal ulcer,... To use Rapez safely and early to improve the disease, you need to follow the instructions. directed by Doctor.
1. What is Rapez?
Rapez belongs to the group of gastrointestinal drugs, used mainly to quickly and effectively reverse conditions such as anterior mouth ulcer, gastric ulcer, reflux esophagitis,... Currently, Rapez drug is being studied. and manufactured by Sirago Pharma Pvt., Ltd - India in enteric coated tablet dosage form.
On the market today, there are 2 main distributions, Rapez 10 and Rapez 20. Depending on the treatment purpose and the patient's health condition, the doctor will prescribe the most appropriate Rapez drug.
In each Rapez tablet contains the main active ingredient is Rabeprazole sodium 10 or 20mg with a combination of some other excipients. Rabeprazole sodium is known for the following outstanding effects:
Ability to inhibit gastric acid secretion. Strong anti-ulcer activity, helping to improve gastric mucosal lesions, such as stress due to immersion in water, stress due to cold infection, use of Ethanol - HCl and Cysteamine or pyloric ligation.
2. Indications and contraindications to the use of Rapez
Currently, Rapez is prescribed by doctors mainly to treat the following digestive problems:
Stomach ulcers. Duodenal ulcer. Oral ulcer. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Reflux esophagitis. Do not use Rapez drug for the following patients without a doctor's prescription:
Patients who are allergic or have a history of hypersensitivity to the active ingredient Rabeprazole sodium or any of the ingredients in the drug. Women who are pregnant. Mother is breastfeeding.
3. Dosage and recommendations on how to use Rapez effectively
3.1. Dosage of Rapez The adult dose of Rapez is 10mg/day, which can be increased to 20mg/day based on the severity of the disease. For duodenal ulcers, patients should be treated with Rapez for 4 to 8 weeks. Cases of reflux esophagitis and gastric ulcers can be treated with Rapez for 6-12 weeks.
You need to use the exact dose of Rapez medicine as directed by your doctor or carefully consult the dosing advice listed on the product packaging. Avoid arbitrarily calculating, changing the dose or stopping the drug before the recommended time.
3.2. How to use Rapez effectively Each drug will have a different use, based on the dosage form. Usually, the main routes of drug administration today include oral, topical, intramuscular or injection. For Rapez, patients can take the drug orally because it is formulated as enteric coated tablets.
When taking the medicine, you should drink it with a glass of filtered water about 240ml, avoid using it with other drinks such as carbonated water, alcoholic water, soft drinks or coffee,... These drinks can affect on the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of the active ingredient Rabeprazole sodium or any other excipients in the drug.
In the event that you miss a dose of Rapez, you need to take it as soon as possible. Usually, you can take the missed dose about 1-2 hours after the time your doctor ordered. However, if it is too close to your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the prescribed time. Never take a double dose of Rapez.
In case of overdose of Rapez and experiencing noticeable reactions, the patient should stop treatment and immediately notify the doctor for instructions on how to manage. Currently, remedies for drug overdose are often considered, including using activated charcoal, gastric lavage or vomiting, ...
4. Side effects when taking the drug Rapez
During the treatment of digestive problems with Rapez, patients may experience the following side effects:
Hematological changes. Red rash or hives. Affects liver function. Diarrhea. Constipation . Feeling of heaviness or bloating in the stomach. Headache. In general, these undesirable effects usually go away on their own after the patient stops taking Rapez. However, some other rare reactions not mentioned are still possible. At that time, you need to immediately notify the person in charge of medical care for early treatment.
5. Notes and cautions when using Rapez
Here are some important tips for most patients on Rapez treatment:
First rule out the possibility of malignancy of the stomach ulcer. Use caution when using Rapez drug for subjects such as: the elderly, people with liver failure, kidney failure, myasthenia gravis, hepatic coma, allergic hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug or children under 15 years of age. Rapez medicine can affect pregnancy and the health of a newborn baby, so women who are pregnant or nursing mothers should not take this medicine. If absolutely necessary, the above subjects should only be used when consulting a doctor about the benefits and harms that Rapez drug brings. Always double check the expiry date, color and texture of the medicine. If Rapez has expired or shows signs of watery mildew or mold, dispose of it according to your doctor's instructions. Store the medicine in a cool, dry place, the temperature is below 30 degrees Celsius and avoid direct sunlight. Do not leave the medicine in an area with high humidity, such as the bathroom, where it is easy to breed bacteria and mold that spoil the medicine. The combination of taking 2 or more drugs together can cause drug interactions. There are two main types of interactions, including antagonism or synergism between drugs. For Rapez, when used together with the following drugs may cause adverse interactions, specifically:
Co-administration of Rapez with Digoxin may increase the concentration of Digoxin in the blood. Co-administration of Rapez with Phenytoin may prolong the metabolism and excretion of Phenytoin. In addition, patients also need to consult their doctor about taking Rapez at the same time with certain foods or alcohol, beer, tobacco, etc. In fact, some foods and beverages contains other substances, easily causing synergistic or antagonistic phenomena when used with Rapez drug.
In order to avoid the risk of drug interactions, patients should inform their doctor about the list of medications they are currently taking. Not except in the case of using functional foods, minerals or vitamin supplements.
In summary, Rapez is a prescription drug that is prescribed by doctors to be used in cases of reflux esophagitis, gastric ulcer or duodenal ulcer,... Patients need to take the drug according to the doctor's instructions. to ensure health and safety.
