* Generic Name: rabeprazole sodium
* Brand Name: Aciphex
* What is rabeprazole (AcipHex, AcipHex Sprinkle)?
* What are the possible side effects of rabeprazole (AcipHex,
AcipHex Sprinkle)?
* What is the most important information I should know about
rabeprazole (AcipHex, AcipHex Sprinkle)?
* What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking
rabeprazole (AcipHex, AcipHex Sprinkle)?
* How should I take rabeprazole (AcipHex, AcipHex Sprinkle)?
* What happens if I miss a dose (AcipHex, AcipHex Sprinkle)?
* What happens if I overdose (AcipHex, AcipHex Sprinkle)?
* What should I avoid while taking rabeprazole (AcipHex, AcipHex
Sprinkle)?
* What other drugs will affect rabeprazole (AcipHex, AcipHex
Sprinkle)?
* Where can I get more information (AcipHex, AcipHex Sprinkle)?
What is rabeprazole (AcipHex, AcipHex Sprinkle)?
Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of
acid produced in the stomach.
Rabeprazole is used short-term to treat symptoms of
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults and children
who are at least 1 year old.
Rabeprazole is used only in adults to treat conditions involving
excessive stomach acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Rabeprazole is also used in adults to promote healing of duodenal
ulcers or erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused
by stomach acid).
Rabeprazole may also be given with an antibiotic to prevent
duodenal ulcer caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori (H.
pylori).
Rabeprazole is not for immediate relief of heartburn symptoms.
Rabeprazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication
guide.
What are the possible side effects of rabeprazole (AcipHex, AcipHex
Sprinkle)?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction:
hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or
throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
* severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
* sudden pain or trouble moving your hip, wrist, or back;
* seizure (convulsions);
* kidney problems--urinating less than usual, blood in your urine,
swelling, rapid weight gain;
* symptoms of lupus--new or worsening joint pain, skin rash on
your cheeks and arms (worsens in sunlight);
* symptoms of low magnesium--dizziness, irregular heart rate, feeling
jittery, muscle pain or weakness, muscle spasms in your
hands and feet, choking feeling, hoarse voice, seizure;
* symptoms of low vitamin B--pale skin, tiredness, muscle
weakness, irregular heartbeats, feeling light-headed or short of
breath; or
* signs of bleeding (if you also take warfarin)--headaches,
dizziness, weakness; pain or swelling; bruising, unusual bleeding
(nosebleeds, bleeding gums); red or pink urine; heavy menstrual
flow; bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit
that looks like coffee grounds; or any bleeding that will not
stop.
Common side effects may include:
* headache;
* nausea, vomiting;
* diarrhea, constipation; or
* stomach pain.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call
your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side
effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about rabeprazole
(AcipHex, AcipHex Sprinkle)?
Rabeprazole can cause kidney problems, an intestinal infection, or
lupus (an autoimmune disorder).
Call your doctor right away if you have new or worsening joint pain, a
skin rash that gets worse in sunlight, severe stomach pain, watery or
bloody diarrhea, blood in your urine, or little or no urination.
Taking rabeprazole may increase your risk of bone fracture in the hip,
wrist, or spine, especially if you take the medicine long term or more
than once per day.
Aciphex Patient Information including How Should I Take
Heartburn:Foods to Eat, Foods to Avoid
Heartburn? Foods to Eat, Foods to Avoid Slideshow
Digestive Disease Myths:Common Misconceptions
Digestive Disease Myths Slideshow Pictures
RxList
Take the GERD Quiz
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking rabeprazole
(AcipHex, AcipHex Sprinkle)?
Heartburn is often confused with the first symptoms of a heart
attack. Seek emergency medical attention if you have chest pain or
heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea,
sweating, and a general ill feeling.
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to rabeprazole or:
* if you also take any medicine that contains rilpivirine, such as
Edurant or Complera; or
* if you also allergic to medicines like rabeprazole, such as
esomeprazole (Nexium), lansoprazole (Prevacid),
omeprazole (Prilosec, Zegerid), or pantoprazole
(Protonix).
To make sure rabeprazole is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have
ever had:
* liver disease;
* osteoporosis or low bone mineral density (osteopenia);
* lupus (an autoimmune disorder); or
* low levels of magnesium in your blood.
Taking a proton pump inhibitor such as rabeprazole may increase your
risk of bone fracture in the hip, wrist, or spine. This effect has
occurred mostly in people who have taken the medicine long term or more
than once per day, and in those who are age 50 and older. It is not
clear whether rabeprazole is the actual cause of an increased risk of
fracture.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell
your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether rabeprazole passes into breast milk or if it
could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a
baby.
How should I take rabeprazole (AcipHex, AcipHex Sprinkle)?
Rabeprazole is usually taken once per day. Follow all directions on
your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller
amounts or for longer than recommended.
Rabeprazole is for short-term use only, usually 4 to 8 weeks. Your
doctor may recommend a second course of treatment if you need
additional healing time.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice. Certain
forms and strengths of rabeprazole should not be given to a child
younger than 12 years old.
AcipHex Sprinkle should not be given to a child younger than 1 year
old.
When treating H. pylori infection, rabeprazole may be needed for only 7
days. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water.
If you take rabeprazole to treat duodenal ulcers, take the medicine
after a meal. If you take rabeprazole to prevent ulcers caused by
Helicobacter pylori, take the medicine with food. If you take
rabeprazole for any other condition, you may take the medicine with or
without food.
The rabeprazole delayed-release capsule (AcipHex Sprinkle) should be
taken 30 minutes before a meal.
Do not crush, break, or chew a rabeprazole tablet. Swallow it whole.
To take delayed-release rabeprazole (AcipHex Sprinkle), open the
capsule and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of soft food such as
applesauce, yogurt, or baby food made from fruit or vegetable. You
may also mix the medicine with apple juice, Pedialyte, or
infant formula. Swallow right away without chewing. Do not save the
mixture for later use; it will go bad after 15 minutes.
Some conditions are treated with a combination of rabeprazole and
antibiotics. Use all medications as directed by your doctor. Read all
patient information, medication guides, and instruction sheets provided
to you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Do not change your doses or medication schedule without your doctor's
advice.
Take your medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Your
symptoms may improve before your condition is completely cleared.
This medicine can cause unusual results with certain medical tests.
Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using rabeprazole.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse
while using rabeprazole.
If you use rabeprazole for longer than 3 years, you could develop a
vitamin B-12 deficiency. Talk to your doctor about how to manage this
condition if you develop it.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Aciphex Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose
Heartburn:Foods to Eat, Foods to Avoid
Heartburn? Foods to Eat, Foods to Avoid Slideshow
Digestive Disease Myths:Common Misconceptions
Digestive Disease Myths Slideshow Pictures
RxList
Take the GERD Quiz
What happens if I miss a dose (AcipHex, AcipHex Sprinkle)?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if
it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra
medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose (AcipHex, AcipHex Sprinkle)?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at
1-800-222-1222.
What should I avoid while taking rabeprazole (AcipHex, AcipHex Sprinkle)?
This medicine can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new
infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your
doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you
to.
What other drugs will affect rabeprazole (AcipHex, AcipHex Sprinkle)?
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or
stop using, especially:
* digoxin;
* methotrexate; or
* warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven).
This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with rabeprazole,
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and
herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this
medication guide.
Where can I get more information (AcipHex, AcipHex Sprinkle)?
Your pharmacist can provide more information about rabeprazole.
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