Aciphex

Utilized for acid-related digestive disorders, this medicine is indicated to support gastric mucosa and is designed to relieve persistent discomfort.

Strengths: 10 · 20mg

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Medicine details

Conditions
Alternative names

Pariet

Therapeutic class

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Pharmacological class

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Known off-label uses

helicobacter pylori eradication

Contraindications

hypersensitivity to rabeprazole

Minor side effects

headache; diarrhoea; nausea

Moderate side effects

dizziness; abdominal pain; flatulence

Dosage forms

Gastro-resistant tablet

Administration route

Oral use

Prescription status

POM

Manufacturer

Eisai

Onset Time

1–2 hours

Duration

24 hours

Storage instructions

Store kept in the original blister pack to protect from moisture.

Drug interactions

methotrexate; ketoconazole

Age restrictions

Not recommended for children.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Use only if strictly necessary and advised by a medical professional.

Precautions and warnings

long term use may affect vitamin b12 absorption; regular monitoring advised for long term patients

Serious side effects

interstitial nephritis — requires immediate medical attention; hypomagnesaemia — requires immediate medical attention

Patient summary

Utilized for acid-related digestive disorders, this medicine is indicated to support gastric mucosa and is designed to relieve persistent discomfort.

Mechanism of action

This medication acts as a proton pump inhibitor, reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It specifically targets and suppresses the final step of gastric acid secretion by inhibiting the enzyme responsible for pumping acid ions.

Aciphex

Utilized for acid-related digestive disorders, this medicine is indicated to support gastric mucosa and is designed to relieve persistent discomfort.

Editorial Notes

  • Active ingredient(s): Rabeprazole
  • Listed indication(s): Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease, Duodenal Ulcer

Usually available as

  • 180 tablets - 10 mg171-10-mg-1845
  • 90 tablets - 20 mg171-20-mg-1850