Rabekind-Plus Tablet

Rabekind-Plus Tablet is a combination medication, primarily used for treating ulcerative GERD. It is also prescribed for erosive healing, maintenance of ulcerative GERD, duodenal ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome and chronic gastritis. Recently, it has also come to be used in the treatment of hypersecretory conditions that include Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

On using Rabekind-Plus Tablet the associated side effects that you may suffer from are disorientation, delirium, the elevation of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), rhabdomyolysis, bullous, erythema multiforme, drug-induced diarrhoea, twitching, tremor, weight gain or akathisia.

In certain severe cases, you may experience jaundice, interstitial pneumonia, tardive dyskinesia, gynecomastia (a disorder of the endocrine system where there is an enlargement of the male breast size). In the latter case it will be necessary for you to seek medical attention.

Before using this medication it is advised that you consult your doctor and tell him/her if you had/have or are:

• Pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant.
• Nursing a baby
• Taking any prescriptive or over the counter drugs, herbals medications or dietary supplements.
• A recent surgery or are scheduled for one in the near future.
• Pheochromocytoma or gastrointestinal perforation.
• A history of cancer-related disease.
• A history of epilepsy or any other kind of seizures.
• Allergic to any medicine, food or substance.

The dosage of this medication will be as prescribed by your doctor as per the severity of your condition, your age, gender and overall medical history. But commonly a dose of 25 mg of this medicine is prescribed which needs to be taken three times in a day. Results may start to show within an hour or two of using. In case of drug overdose notify your physician right away.

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

  This medicine is used for the treatment of gastroesophagal reflux disease marked by increased irritation of the stomach caused by bile and acid.

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Ibs)

  This medicine is used for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome marked by persistent stomach pain, flatulence, diarrhea, or constipation.

• Duodenal Ulcer

  This medicine is used for the treatment of duodenal ulcer marked by severe abdominal pain, heartburn, indigestion, bloating, belching, nausea or vomiting.

• Allergy

• Nausea

• Headache

• Diarrhoea

• Dizziness

• Weakness

• Sleepiness

• Flatulence

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medication lasts for an average duration of 5-8 hours upon administration.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medication can be observed within 1-2 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Use of this medication during pregnancy is not recommended unless absolutely necessary.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Use of this medicine by breastfeeding women is not recommended. However, if it is absolutely necessary to use this medicine, then breastfeeding should be discontinued. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine affects the consciousness of the patient, thus driving must be avoided while taking this medicine.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Only limited information is available regarding its use in patients with kidney disease. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in patients with liver disease. Adjustment of dose is needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Rabekind-Plus Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Acidart 75Mg/20Mg Capsule

  Juggat Pharma

• Aciless LS 75 mg/20 mg Capsule

  S H Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Derek L Capsule SR

  Albert David Ltd

• Orpro L 75 Mg/20 Mg Capsule

  Ordain Health Care Global Pvt Ltd

• Prorab-L Tablet

  Wockhardt Ltd

• Rekool-L Tablet Sr

  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact a doctor if an overdose is suspected.

This medicine is a combination of Levosulpiride and Rabeprazole. These two belongs to neuroleptic and PPI class respectively. Thus this medicine works via the dual mechanism.

Firstly, it works by selectively binding to dopamine receptors in the brain and the periphery. This action results in an increased tone of muscles in the gastrointestinal tract. Secondly, it binds to H+/K+-exchanging ATPase in gastric parietal cells, resulting in blockage of acid secretion.

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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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Avoid or limit the uptake of alcohol while taking this medicine as the risk of adverse effects are increasingly high. Contact your doctor if an excess of drowsiness is experienced.

• Interaction with Lab Test

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  Report the use of this medicine before undergoing a laboratory test to determine the levels of the hormone prolactin in the body. This medicine can interfere with the test and yield false positive results.

• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication reacts with ketoconazole, phenytoin, warfarin, nelfinavir and digoxin.

• Interaction with Disease

  Patients suffering from liver disease, osteoporosis and hypomagnesemia should not use this medication.

• Interaction with Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is Rabekind plus tablet?

  Ans : This medicine is a combination of levosulpiride and rabeprazole. It is primarily used for the treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease and irritable bowel syndrome.

• Ques : What are the uses of Rabekind plus tablet?

  Ans : It is prescribed for treating the following-

  • Healing of erosive or ulcerative gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Maintenance of healing of erosive or ulcerative GERD
  • Healing of duodenal ulcers
  • Treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions, including Zollinger- Ellison syndrome
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Chronic gastritis

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Rabekind plus tablet?

  Ans : This medication has many common side effects such as Nausea, Stomach pain, Diarrhea, Flatulence, Constipation, Headache, Dizziness, Weakness, Sleepiness, Flu-like symptoms. In case of patients having any of the side effects or issues like allergic reactions or skin rashes. It is advised to stop the consumption of this medicine and contact to doctor as soon as possible.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Rabekind plus tablet?

  Ans : Rabekind-Plus should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Rabekind-Plus Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : It takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Rabekind-Plus Tablet?

  Ans : It should not be used if you have the following conditions such as Allergic reactions, Breastfeeding, Cardiac impairment, Epilepsy, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Hyperprolactinaemia, Hypersensitivity, Malignant mastopathy, etc.

• Ques : Is Rabekind-Plus Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary.

• Ques : Will Rabekind-Plus Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose can lead to increased chances of side effects.

• Levosulpiride- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [Cited 23 January 2020]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/levosulpiride

• Rabeprazole- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [Cited 23 January 2020]. Available from:

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• New Drugs Approved by CDSCO, Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, Government of India [Internet]. cdscoonline.gov.in [Cited 23 January 2020]. Available from:

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