Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Rabeloc causes hair loss. This is a reversible side effect of Rabeloc, the problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with your doctor about a better treatment option for hair loss.

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Rabeloc 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. 

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, Rabeloc 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.

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, Rabeloc does not cause kidney damage at recommended doses. However, in case of long-term use of Rabeloc 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.

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

No, Rabeloc doesn't cause high blood pressure. High blood pressure can be managed by losing some amount of weight, doing some kind of physical activity on a daily basis, eating a healthy diet, reducing sodium in the diet, limiting the amount of alcohol and caffeine, quitting smoking, and taking less stress. If your blood pressure doesn't get controlled, your doctor might start you on a hypertensive drug ( amlodipine, telmisartan etc). Please follow the instructions of your doctor completely.