Digestive System Aciphex
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Aciphex
Active Ingredients:
- Rabeprazole
How does the medication work?
Antiulcer agent from proton pump inhibitors group. Blocks the final stage of HCl secretion lowering the content of basal and stimulated secretion, regardless of the nature of the stimulus. Has high lipophilicity, easily penetrates the parietal cells of the stomach and stays concentrated in them providing cytoprotective action and increasing the secretion of hydrogen carbonate. Does not affect the central nervous system, cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
Why is Aciphex prescribed?
- acute gastric and duodenal ulcers
- reflux esophagitis
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- stress ulcer of GI tract
When Aciphex should not be taken?
- hypersensitivity
- pregnancy, lactation
- with caution: pediatric patients, severe renal insufficiency
What side effects are possible with the medicine ?
- nausea, constipation or diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence
- headache, dizziness, drowsiness, weakness
- skin rash
- increased activity of liver transaminases, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia
- pharyngitis, rhinitis, asthenia, back pain, flu syndrome, myalgia
- dry mouth, leg cramps, arthralgia, fever
- rare: decreased appetite, weight gain, depression, blurred vision, taste perversion, stomatitis, increased sweating.
If any of these side effects occur during the treatment seek medical attention immediately.
This is not a full list of possible Rabeprazole side effects. If you notice other adverse effects caused by the preparation inform your doctor or pharmacist.
What are possible drug to drug interactions associated with Aciphex?
Aciphex may interact with the following groups of drugs:
- medicines that are metabolized by microsomal oxidation (indirect anticoagulants, etc.)
- anti-fungal drugs
- cardiac glycosides
Let your doctor know if you are taking any of the above mentioned medicines or other preparations including herbals, vitamins and food supplements as they may change the effectiveness or increase the risk of Rabeprazole side effects.
Additional drug information
The medicines should be kept out of reach and sight of children. You should take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid off-label use of the medication. If you are unsure about anything related to Rabeprazole contact your health care provider or pharmacist. You can also apply to our customer support service.
