Рабепразо́л - противоязвенный препарат. Применение: Язвенная болезнь желудка и двенадцатиперстной кишки в стадии обострения, гастроэзофагеальная рефлюксная болезнь. Также применяется в составе комбинированной терапии при лечении язвенной болезни желудка или двенадцатиперстной кишки или гастритов.
Drug Uses
Aciphex is used for treating heartburn or irritation of the esophagus caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It may be used for short-term treatment of ulcers of the small intestine. It may be used with certain antibiotics to treat ulcers of the small intestine and to help prevent them from coming back. It may be used to treat conditions that cause your body to make too much stomach acid (eg, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How Taken
Use Aciphex as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Aciphex by mouth with or without food.
- Swallow Aciphex whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
- You may take antacids while you are taking Aciphex if you are directed to do so by your doctor.
- If you also take an imidazole antifungal (eg, ketoconazole), take it at least 2 hours before taking Aciphex .
- If you also take sucralfate, take Aciphex at least 30 minutes before taking sucralfate.
- Continue to take Aciphex even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
Drug Class and Mechanism
Aciphex is a proton pump inhibitor. It works by decreasing the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Treating heartburn or irritation of the esophagus caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It may be used for short-term treatment of ulcers of the small intestine. It may be used with certain antibiotics to treat ulcers of the small intestine and to help prevent them from coming back. It may be used to treat conditions that cause your body to make too much stomach acid (eg, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Aciphex , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Storage
Keep Aciphex at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C) in a tightly closed container. Brief periods at temperatures of 59 to 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) are permitted. Keep away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Aciphex out of the reach of children and away from pets.