Zebra 20 MG Tablet

Zebra 20 MG Tablet is prescribed for the short-term (4-8 weeks) treatment of erosive esophagitis associated with gastroesophageal diseases (GERD). It is also helpful in treating peptic ulcers, acid reflux, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

This proton-pump inhibitor reduces the amount of naturally occurring acid in the stomach. It helps by preventing esophagus being damaged by the acids and treating peptic ulcers in the digestive system.

The tablet also helps in the treatment of stomach ulcers caused by the bacteria called Helicobacter pylori. It is important that you stick to the dosage prescribed by the doctor to avoid any serious side effects. When taking the tablet, make sure that you do not miss a dose.

Some of the side effects of this drug are joint pain, dizziness, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and headache. Other serious side effects include anxiety, irregular heartbeat, severe diarrhea, seizures, muscle spasms, tremors, and lupus or kidney damage. If you experience any of it, consult a doctor immediately.

There has been no experience with large overdoses with Zebra 20 MG Tablet. Seven reports of accidental overdosage with rabeprazole have been received. The maximum reported overdose was 80 mg.

There were no clinical signs of symptoms associated with any reported overdose. Patients with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome have been treated with up to 120 mg/day. No specific antidote for rabeprazole is known. The single oral dose of 2000 mg/kg was not lethal to dogs.

Patient must swallow whole Zebra 20 MG Tablet- do not crush, chew, or split tablet; take before eating.

This medicine is used for the treatment of conditions like:

• Erosive Esophagitis

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

• Helicobacter Pylori Infection

• Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

• Other Forms Of Ulcers

• Allergy

  Zebra 20 MG Tablet is not advised for use if you have a known history of allergy to it.

This medication is known to cause fewer side effects like:

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Abdominal Pain

• Weakness

• Chest Discomfort

• Headache

• Joint Pain

• Skin Blistering

• Light Headedness

• Seizures

• Anxiety

• Chest Pain

• Hypotension

• Leg Cramps

• Bursitis

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect lasts for an average duration of about 24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed after 1-2 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women owing to the risk of abnormalities in the fetus.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women owing to the risk of adverse effects on the baby.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  No relevant data available.

• Does this affect liver function?

  No relevant data available.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Caution must be taken in consuming alcohol while taking this medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This fact is not known, whether this medicine will affect the ability of driving of the patient. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Zebra 20 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Helirab 20 MG Tablet

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Rabitop Fast 20 MG Tablet

  Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt.Ltd

• Zarate 20 MG Tablet

  Pfizer Ltd

• Roles 20 MG Tablet

  Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd

• T Rab 20 MG Tablet

  Tetramed Biotek Pvt Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Some overdosages could lead to Lactic Acidosis which requires immediate medical intervention.

• India

• United States

• Japan

This medication is a proton pump inhibitor drug and 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.

• Interaction with Alcohol

  Avoid using alcohol while taking this medicine. Symptoms such as prolonged weakness and muscle pain, lack of sleep, breathing difficulties after alcohol intake should be reported to the doctor immediately.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Do not use Zebra 20 MG Tablet in combination with Ketoconazole, Phenytoin, Warfarin, Nelfinavir and Digoxin.

• Interaction with Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Those who suffer from liver disease, Osteoporosis and magnesium level imbalance must tell their doctor before using Zebra 20 MG Tablet.