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Generic Name - Rabeprazole sodium
Category - Gastro Esophageal Reflux, Anti-Ulcers
Indications
Stomach Ulcers, Heart burn.
Generic Aciphex is indicated for the treatment of frequent heart burn and symptoms associated with acid reflux disease. When stomach acid regularly escapes into the esophagus, it results in Acid Reflux Disease. The most common symptom of Acid reflux disease is Heart burn. Generic Aciphex works by decreasing the amount of acid in your stomach.
Generic for Aciphex Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Aciphex is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or any component of this formulation.
Generic Aciphex should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Kidney or Liver Disease
Allergies or Asthma
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Aciphex. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Ampicillin
Digoxin
Iron Preparations
Ketoconazole
Generic for Aciphex Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericAciphex
For GERD the usual recommended dosage of Generic Aciphex is 20 milligrams once a day for 4 to 8 weeks. For patients who have not healed after 8 weeks, the doctor may prescribe an additional 8-week course of Generic Aciphex therapy.
Generic for Aciphex Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Aciphex side Effects include amnesia, bile duct inflammation, blood clot, blood in the urine, blood vessel enlargement, bloody diarrhea, breast enlargement, confusion, deafness, dry skin, eye pain and fluid retention of the face.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Aciphex.
Generic for Aciphex and Pregnancy
The risks involved clearly outweigh any potential benefit from using Generic Aciphex in pregnant women, regardless of the trimester. When pregnancy is detected, generic Aciphex should be used only if clearly needed.
Generic for Aciphex and Breastfeeding
Because Generic Aciphex may appear in breast milk, it should not be taken while you are breast feeding. Considering the potential for adverse reactions to nursing infants by Generic Aciphex, a decision should be made to discontinue nursing or discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of Generic Aciphex to the mother.
Generic for Aciphex and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Aciphex in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Aciphex and Geriatric
Generic Aciphex is known to be of greater sensitivity to some older individuals. There was no evidence of drug accumulation after once daily administration.
Note
The above information about Generic Aciphex serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy. |
