Rabitec D 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr
About Rabitec D 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr
This medication is indicated for treating GERD (Gastro-esophageal reflux disease), which not responds to Rabeprazole medications alone. It prevents the tendency of vomiting and nausea in people suffering from gastrointestinal problems.
Rabitec D 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr is a combination of Domperidone and Rabeprazole. The active ingredients, Domperidone and Rabeprazole fall under the class of dopamine antagonist and PPI (Proton pump inhibitor), respectively.
It is also prescribed to the patients of peptic ulcer and who take certain medicines for Parkinson’s disease. The medicine tightens the muscles near the entrance of the stomach and relaxes the ones present at the exit.
The action of this medication helps to speed up the passing of the food that you intake - from your stomach to your intestine, reducing the feeling of nausea and sickness, also preventing vomiting.
This medicine also works by blocking or reducing the stimulation in the ‘vomiting centre’ of your brain, which will eventually reduce the feeling of nausea and vomiting. The possible side effects of taking this medication can be headache, migraine, dryness of the mouth or breast pain.
You are advised not to take Rabitec D 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr if you have the following conditions:
- An allergy to Rabitec D 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr or any other ingredient of this medicine
- Bleeding problems or blockage in your stomach or in the intestine
- Tumour in the pituitary gland
- Cardiac disease
- Incorrect levels of magnesium, potassium or calcium in the blood
- Severe/moderate liver impairment
What are the uses of Rabitec D 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Peptic Ulcer
What are the contraindications of Rabitec D 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr ?
Tumor Of Pituitary Gland
Key highlights of Rabitec D 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr
How long is the duration of effect?
The effect of this medicine lasts up to 6 hours.
What is the onset of action?
The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 30 to 60 minutes of administration.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Breastfeeding women must consult doctor before using this medication.
What are the substitutes for Rabitec D 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Rabitec D 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Prazim Rd 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr
Sanofi India Ltd
- Rabter 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr
Gujarat Terce Laboratories Ltd
- Rabedif 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr
Overseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Skip the missed dose and resume with the next scheduled dose at the right time. The dose should not get doubled in an attempt to make up for the missed dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Contact your doctor if an overdose is suspected.
How does this medication work?
This medication attaches to the dopaminergic receptors without causing any release of the chemical dopamine. It, in turn, facilitates gastric emptying and decreases small bowel transit time. Also, it binds to H+/K+-exchanging ATPase in gastric parietal cells, resulting in blockage of acid secretion.
What are the interactions of Rabitec D 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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FAQs about Rabitec D 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr
Ques : what is Rabitec D 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr used for?
Ans :
This medication is used for causes mentioned below:
- Erosive esophagitis - It is used to treat swelling and severe ulcers of esophagus caused by serious acidity.
- Gastro-duodenal ulcers - It used to treat gastric(stomach) and duodenal(small intestine) ulcers. it can also be used to treat ulcers caused by stress.
- Zollinger-ellison syndrome - This medication is used to treat the extra amount of acids produced in stomach because of small intestinal tumors.
- GRD(gastroesophageal reflux disease) - It used to treat the reflux disease in which stomach acid goes in to food pipe, which gives the sensation of irritation.
Ques : Is Rabitec D 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr safe during pregnancy?
Ans : You must consult the doctor before using this medication if you are a pregnant woman.
Ques : What is the best time of day to take Rabitec D 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr?
Ans : The best time to take this medication is to consume it empty stomach or before the first meal.
Ques : Is Rabitec D 10 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr safe while breastfeeding?
Ans : This medication is not adequate for the use of breastfeeding unless it’s extremely necessary.
References
Domperidone- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [Cited 28 February 2020]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/domperidone
Domperidone- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2005 [Cited 28 February 2020]. Available from:
https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01184
Rabeprazole- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [Cited 28 February 2020]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/rn/117976-89-3
Rabeprazole- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2005 [Cited 28 February 2020]. Available from:
https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01129
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