Dexrabeprazole
Information about Dexrabeprazole
Dexrabeprazole uses
Dexrabeprazole is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and peptic ulcer disease.
How dexrabeprazole works
Dexrabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid related indigestion and heartburn.
Common side effects of dexrabeprazole
Nausea, Headache, Flatulence, Diarrhea
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Expert advice for Dexrabeprazole
- Dexrabeprazole should be taken 1 hour before a meal, preferably in the morning.
- It is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time.
- Some healthy tips to prevent acidity from happening:
- Avoid excessive intake of carbonated beverages/soft drinks, citrus juices, fried food, caffeinated beverages like tea and coffee.
- Avoid alcohol and smoking.
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Avoid eating late at night or before bedtime.
- Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever or stomach pain that does not go away.
- Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking it for 14 days as you may be suffering from some other problem that needs attention.
- Long-term use of Dexrabeprazole can cause weak bones and a deficiency of minerals such as magnesium. Take adequate dietary intake of calcium and magnesium or their supplements as prescribed by your doctor.
- Consult your doctor right away if you develop decreased urination, edema (swelling due to fluid retention), lower back pain, nausea, fatigue, and rash or fever. These could be signs of a kidney problem.
Frequently asked questions for Dexrabeprazole
Dexrabeprazole
Q. What is Dexrabeprazole?
Dexrabeprazole is a medicine belonging to a group of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and is used to treat acidity-related disorders. It is a newer type of PPI which has been reported to provide comparatively faster symptomatic relief at lower doses of medicine.
Q. What is Dexrabeprazole used for?
Dexrabeprazole is used for the treatment of stomach and intestinal ulcers (gastric and duodenal ulcers), reflux esophagitis or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It works by reducing the amount of acid made by your stomach and thus relieves your symptoms. Dexrabeprazole also prevents acidity associated with use of painkillers and stress ulcers in critically ill people. It is also used to treat a disease associated with excessive acid production in the stomach known as Zollinger Ellison syndrome (ZES).
Q. Is it safe to use Dexrabeprazole for a long period of time?
Dexrabeprazole should be used for as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Dexrabeprazole is usually considered to be safe when taken in the recommended dose and duration. If Dexrabeprazole is used for more than 3 months, certain long term side effects may be seen. The most important of these is low magnesium levels in your blood which may make you feel tired, confused, dizzy, shaky or dizzy. You may also have muscle twitches or irregular heartbeat. If the use is further prolonged for more than a year, you may have an increased risk of bone fractures, stomach infections, subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, osteoporosis, and vitamin B12 deficiency.