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Ascend is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Acidity. Ascend also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Ascend depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Ascend also has some side effects, the most common being Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Ascend have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Ascend are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Ascend has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Ascend's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Ascend is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diarrhea (Loose Motions) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Ascend have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Ascend have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Ascend, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Ascend is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ascend is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Ascend safe for pregnant women?
Ascend is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Ascend safe during breastfeeding?
Ascend 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.
What is the effect of Ascend on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Ascend on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ascend on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Ascend on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Ascend on the Heart?
Ascend is completely safe for the heart.
Ascend should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ascend unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ascend habit forming or addictive?
Ascend does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ascend as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Ascend is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ascend cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ascend
Taking Ascend with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ascend
Taking Ascend with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
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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
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
