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Peptard It is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Acidity, Heartburn. The alternative uses of Peptard It have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Peptard It depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Peptard It also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Dizziness, Diarrhoea. Normally, these side effects of Peptard It are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Peptard It has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Peptard It's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Peptard It is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diarrhea (Loose Motions) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Peptard It have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Peptard It may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Peptard It is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Peptard It 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Peptard It is used -
Common
Is the use of Peptard It safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Peptard IT will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Peptard It safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Peptard IT for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Peptard It on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Peptard IT for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Peptard It on the Liver?
Side effects of Peptard IT on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Peptard It on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Peptard IT on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Peptard It 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 Peptard It unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Peptard It habit forming or addictive?
Peptard It does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Peptard It can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Peptard It only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Peptard It is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Peptard It
Taking Peptard It with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Peptard It
Information about the interaction of Peptard It and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Peptard IT 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. Peptard IT 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. Peptard IT is used to prevent this damage. Peptard IT 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.
Yes, Peptard IT is given in combination with domperidone. A fixed-dose combination of [Medicinie] and domperidone is available in the market which is used in the treatment of GERD and other stomach related problems.
Yes, Peptard IT use is associated with the development of diarrhea. This might be related to an infection caused by Clostridium difficile. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine, inform the doctor right away without further delay. In addition, one must take a lot of electrolytes and fluids for preventing dehydration. Taking an anti-diarrheal medication may also help.
Yes, Peptard IT is given in combination with itopride. The combination is used for the management of gastro-esophageal reflux disorder (GERD).
Peptard IT is available in tablet, capsule and injection form. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of the drug. It should be taken the whole and swallowed with water. It should not be chewed, crushed or split. It should be taken at exactly the same time every day so that there is less chance of missing the dose.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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Package leaflet [Internet]: RABEPRAZOLE. Accord Healthcare Limited
