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Aciphex (rabeprazole sodium) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) to reduce stomach acid and is used for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), duodenal ulcers, and in combination with antibiotics, Helicobacter bacterial infections in the stomach. Aciphex is available as generic termed rabeprazole sodium. Common side effects of Aciphex may include rash or itching, upset stomach and diarrhea, gas, sore throat, headache, and insomnia.
Aciphex is available in 20 mg strength enteric-coated tablets. The usual dose of Aciphex is one 20 mg tablet per day for 4 to 8 weeks. Serious side effects of Aciphex may include hepatitis, encephalopathy, dizziness, edema, arthralgia, and muscle pains. Use of Aciphex may increase the availability of warfarin (Coumadin). Use of Aciphex in combination with amoxicillin and clarithromycin does not apparently change the side effects, but the reader is advised to not combine these drugs to treat Helicobacter without informing their doctor because of other side effects possible from the antibiotics. Pregnant women and their doctors need to balance the need vs the potential problems of Aciphex in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Aciphex has been used in pediatric patients, aged 12 and above for GERD treatment; no studies under age 12 are available.
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Aciphex Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Healing of Erosive or Ulcerative GERD
ACIPHEX is indicated for short-term (4 to 8 weeks) treatment in the healing and symptomatic relief of erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). For those patients who have not healed after 8 weeks of treatment, an additional 8-week course of ACIPHEX may be considered.
Maintenance of Healing of Erosive or Ulcerative GERD
ACIPHEX is indicated for maintaining healing and reduction in relapse rates of heartburn symptoms in patients with erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD M...
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Aciphex Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Less serious side effects may include:
- headache;
- upset stomach or diarrhea;
- insomnia or nervousness; or
- a rash or itching.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Aciphex Consumer Information: Uses
Rabeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Rabeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
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