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Rabez It is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Acidity, Heartburn. Other than this, Rabez It has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Rabez 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Rabez It also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Dizziness, Diarrhoea. Usually, these side effects of Rabez It go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Rabez It has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Rabez It related warnings talks about Rabez It's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Diarrhea (Loose Motions) must refrain from the use of Rabez It since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Rabez It have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Rabez It may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Rabez It is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Rabez 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 Rabez It is used -
Common
Is the use of Rabez It safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Rabez IT in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Rabez It safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Rabez IT in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Rabez IT is unavailable.
What is the effect of Rabez It on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Rabez IT on kidney, information on safety of Rabez IT for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Rabez It on the Liver?
Information about safety of Rabez IT for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Rabez It on the Heart?
Side effects of Rabez IT on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Rabez 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 Rabez It unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rabez It habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Rabez It has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Rabez It as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Rabez It only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Rabez It for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Rabez It
It is safe to take Rabez It with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rabez It
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Rabez It with alcohol.
Yes, Rabez 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, Rabez IT might lead to low magnesium levels in persons who take it for at least 3 months. Magnesium helps in absorption of vitamin D and calcium, low level of magnesium will affect the absorption of Vit. D and calcium lead to decrease bone density and increases the risk of bone fracture. Low-level magnesium can be managed by taking a dietary supplement which is rich in magnesium.
No, Rabez IT 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.
Rabez 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.
Rarely, Rabez IT causes hair loss. This is a reversible side effect of Rabez IT, 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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