Rabeprazole : Before Using

Rabeprazole - Systemic

Brand Names

AcipHex Rabeprazole *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For rabeprazole, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergic reaction to rabeprazole. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Studies have not been done. However, studies in pets have not been shown that rabeprazole causes harm to the fetus.

Breast-feeding problem

Rabeprazole may pass into the breast milk. Since this drug has been shown to cause a decrease in body weight gain in animal studies, it may be necessary for you to take another drug or to stop breast-feeding during treat. Be sure you discussed the chance and benefits of the drug with your family doctor.

Use for Children

There is no special info comparing the use of rabeprazole in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

In studies done to date that have included older adults, rabeprazole did not cause various side effects or problems than it did in adults people.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking rabeprazole, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Digoxin - Lanoxin Rabeprazole may increase the amount of digoxin in the blood.
Ketoconazole - Nizoral tablets Rabeprazole may decrease the amount of ketoconazole absorbed into the body.

Other Information for using

Liver disease may increase risk of side effects
Stomach infection May make the condition worse