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Brand Name : Aciphex
Generic Name : rabeprazole

Overview (Source: MedicineNet)
Rabeprazole is an oral drug that is used for the treatment of conditions caused by acid. It is in a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors or PPIs which block the production of acid by the stomach. Other drugs in the same class include lansoprazole (Prevacid), omeprazole (Prilosec), pantoprazole (Protonix), and esomeprazole (Nexium). PPIs are used for the treatment of acid-caused conditions such as stomach and duodenal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome . Rabeprazole, like other PPIs, blocks the enzyme in the wall of the stomach that makes and secretes acid into the stomach. By blocking the enzyme, the secretion of acid into the stomach is decreased, and this allows ulcers in the stomach and esophagus to heal. ...
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Precautions (Source: MedLinePlus)
Before taking rabeprazole, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to rabeprazole, lansoprazole (Prevacid), omeprazole (Prilosec), pantoprazole (Protonix), or any other medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), digoxin (Lanoxin), and ketoconazole (Nizoral). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking rabeprazole, call your doctor. ...
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Side Effects (Source: MedLinePlus)
Rabeprazole may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if these symptoms are severe or do not go away: headache; upset stomach; diarrhea; stomach pain; vomiting; constipation; dry mouth; increased or decreased appetite; muscle or bone pain; drowsiness; dizziness; difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. There may be other side effects from rabeprazole. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. ...
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Further Reading on rabeprazole
  • Vitamin B12 ( WebMD )
    A vitamin B12 blood test measures the amount of vitamin B12 in the body . The body needs this B ...omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), pantoprazole (Protonix), rabeprazole (such as Aciphex ),
  • Esophagus Tests ( WebMD )
    Esophagus tests measure muscle pressure and movement , coordination , and strength of the esophagus , a ...Prilosec), pantoprazole (Protonix), esomeprazole (Nexium), or rabeprazole ( Aciphex )-before...
  • Helicobacter pylori Tests ( WebMD )
    Helicobacter pylori tests are used to detect a Helicobacter pylori ( H . pylori ) infection in the ...bacteria in the stomach and duodenum. The use of lansoprazole (Prevacid), rabeprazole ( Aciphex ),

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