Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Rabifast. Please consult your doctor.
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Rabifast may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. ...
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Rabifast is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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It is not known whether Rabifast alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Rabifast is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Rabifast is recommended.
CAUTION
Rabifast should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rabifast may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Rabifast 20mg Tablet
Introduction
Rabifast is a medicine that reduces the amount of acid produced in your stomach. It is used for treating acid-related diseases of the stomach and intestine such as heartburn, acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, and some other stomach conditions associ...
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Uses of Rabifast
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
Peptic ulcer disease
Side effects of Rabifast
Common
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Flatulence
Headache
Nausea
Sore throat
Stomach pain
Vomiting
How to use Rabifast
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rabifast is to be taken empty stomach.
How Rabifast works
Rabifast is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid related indigestion and heartburn.
What if you forget to take Rabifast?
If you miss a dose of Rabifast, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
It is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time.
Avoid eating late at night or before bedtime.
Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever or stomach pain that does not go away.
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking it for 14 days as you may be suffering from some other problem that needs attentio...
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Long-term use of Rabifast can cause weak bones and a deficiency of minerals such as magnesium. Take adequate dietary intake of calcium and m...
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Consult your doctor right away if you develop decreased urination, edema (swelling due to fluid retention), lower back pain, nausea, fatigue...
Oral
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Adult: 20 mg daily for 4-8 wk. Maintenance: 10 or 20 mg/day. All doses to be taken once in the morning.
Zo...
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Child Dose
Delayed-release capsule (sprinkles)
<1 year: Safety and efficacy not established
1-11 years (<15 kg): 5 mg PO qDay 30 minutes before a meal, for up ...
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment: No dosage adjustment needed.
Contraindication
Rabeprazole is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Rabeprazole, other PPIs or to any component of the formulation.
Mode of Action
Rabeprazole is a PPI that suppresses gastric acid secretion by inhibiting H+/K+ ATPase at the secretory surface of the gastric parietal cell.
Precaution
Gastric malignancy should be ruled out. Severe hepatic impairment. Pregnancy and lactation. Monitoring Parameters Monitor Mg levels prior to initiatio...
Risk Summary
There are no available human data in pregnant women to inform drug associated risk; background risk of major birth defects and miscarria...
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Interaction
May decrease serum concentration of ketoconazole, itraconazole and clopidogrel. Increased risk of hypomagnesaemia w/ diuretics and digoxin. May increa...
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