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Rabitop is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Acidity are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Rabitop have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Rabitop. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Rabitop include Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Rabitop side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Rabitop go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Rabitop is Safe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Rabitop has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Rabitop related warnings section.
Rabitop is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Diarrhea (Loose Motions) are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Rabitop contraindications section.
Besides this, Rabitop 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 Rabitop is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Rabitop 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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Is the use of Rabitop safe for pregnant women?
Rabitop is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Rabitop safe during breastfeeding?
Rabitop may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Rabitop, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Rabitop.
What is the effect of Rabitop on the Kidneys?
Using Rabitop does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Rabitop on the Liver?
Rabitop may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Rabitop on the Heart?
Rabitop is completely safe for the heart.
Rabitop 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 Rabitop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rabitop habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Rabitop 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 Rabitop as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Rabitop does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Rabitop cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Rabitop
Taking Rabitop with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rabitop
Consuming Rabitop with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, Rabitop does not cause kidney damage at recommended doses. However, in case of long-term use of Rabitop 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.
No, Rabitop 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.
Yes, Rabitop may cause gas. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience excessive gas formation in the stomach after consuming this drug then inform to doctor right away without further delay.
Yes, Rabitop 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.
This is because a long-term use of Rabitop can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acid which is required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking [medicine] for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.
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