Roles

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  • Contains / Salt: Rabeprazole (20 mg)
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    Roles Information

    Roles is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Acidity. Secondary and off-label uses of Roles have also been mentioned below.

    Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Roles. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

    Roles also has some side effects, the most common being Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Roles as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Roles normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

    Furthermore, you should know that effect of Roles is Safe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Roles's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

    Roles is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diarrhea (Loose Motions) as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Roles contraindications lists all such conditions.

    Drug interactions for Roles have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

    In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Roles is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.



    Roles Benefits & Uses

    Roles is used to treat the following -

    Main Benefits

    Other Benefits

    Roles Dosage & How to Take

    This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

    Find the right dosage based on disease and age

    Age Group Dosage
    Adult
    • Disease: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
    • Before or After Meal: Before meal
    • Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg
    • Dosage Form: Tablet
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 1 daily
    • Course Duration: 4 weeks
    • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
    Geriatric
    • Disease: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
    • Before or After Meal: Before meal
    • Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg
    • Dosage Form: Tablet
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 1 daily
    • Course Duration: 4 weeks
    • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
    13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
    • Disease: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
    • Before or After Meal: Before meal
    • Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg
    • Dosage Form: Tablet
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 1 daily
    • Course Duration: 4 weeks
    • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
    2 - 12 years (Child)
    • Disease: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
    • Before or After Meal: Before meal
    • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg
    • Dosage Form: Capsule
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 1 daily
    • Course Duration: 8 weeks
    • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


    Roles Side Effects

    Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Roles is used -

    Moderate

    Mild

    Common

    • Diarrhoea

    Roles Related Warnings

    • Is the use of Roles safe for pregnant women?


      Pregnant women can take Roles safely.

      Safe
    • Is the use of Roles safe during breastfeeding?


      Roles can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

      Moderate
    • What is the effect of Roles on the Kidneys?


      Roles is not harmful for kidneys.

      Safe
    • What is the effect of Roles on the Liver?


      Side effects of Roles rarely affect the liver.

      Mild
    • What is the effect of Roles on the Heart?


      You can take Roles without any fear of damage to the heart.

      Safe


    Severe Interaction of Roles with Other Drugs

    Roles should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

    Moderate



    Roles Contraindications

    If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Roles unless your doctor advises you to do so -



    Frequently asked Questions about Roles

    • Is this Roles habit forming or addictive?


      Roles is not addictive in nature.

      No
    • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


      After taking Roles you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

      Dangerous
    • Is it safe?


      There are no side effects of Roles, so it is safe for use.

      Safe
    • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


      There is no benefit of taking Roles for mental disorders.

      No

    Roles Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Roles


      Taking Roles with food is safe.

      Safe
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Roles


      Consumption of alcohol and Roles together may have severe effects on your health.

      Severe


    Frequently asked Questions about Roles

    Question over 4 years ago

    Is Roles given with itopride?

    Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

    Yes, Roles is given in combination with itopride. The combination is used for the management of gastro-esophageal reflux disorder (GERD). 

    Question over 4 years ago

    Does Roles cause stomach cancer?

    Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

    Rarely Roles causes stomach cancer. There has been no direct relationship to establish the fact. However, stomach cancer and other cancers may develop because of recurring acid reflux for a long time for example 7 - 8 years or more. If you feel any symptoms associated with cancer such as consistent low-grade fever, weight loss due to unexplained reasons, and pain in the abdomen, do not hesitate to get it diagnosed by a physician. 

    Question almost 5 years ago

    Can Roles cause kidney damage?

    Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

    No, Roles does not cause kidney damage at recommended doses. However, in case of long-term use of Roles along with improper kidney function, might cause kidney damage. If you experience discoloration of urine ( symptoms of kidney damage) then immediately inform to doctor and follow his/her instructions.

    Question almost 5 years ago

    Is Roles an antibiotic?

    Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

    No, Roles is not an antibiotic. It belongs to the group of medications called proton pump inhibitor which blocks the excessive acid secretion in the stomach while antibiotics are the medicine that prevents and treats the infection caused by bacteria.

    Question about 5 years ago

    What is Roles?

    Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

    Roles is a brand name for rabeprazole. It belongs to a class of medications known as proton pump inhibitors. It is available in the form of a tablet, capsule, and injection. Roles is used to alleviate the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD). GERD is a condition in which acid back-flows from the stomach to the esophagus (the tube which connects the stomach with throat) causing heartburn and injury to the esophagus. Roles is used to prevent this damage. Roles is also used to treat conditions like Zollinger Ellison syndrome (excessive acid is produced by the stomach). It is used for the treatment of ulcers (sores in the lining of stomach and intestine) and also used in combination with other antibiotics (such as amoxicillin and clarithromycin) to manage H.pylori infection.



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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    B.Pharma, Pharmacy
    5 Years of Experience


    References

    US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Aciphex® (rabeprazole sodium)

    KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 653

    April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1077-1078

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