Pepraz 20mg Tablet
Pepraz 20mg Tablet
It is prescribed for gastroesophageall reflux disease (GERD), Zollinger-Ellison (gastric acid hyper secretion) syndrome and duodenal ulcer.
Related Faqs
Can I stop taking Pepraz if I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Pepraz before completing the full course of treatment. You will start to feel better before your treatment is complete.
Does Pepraz cause bone problems?
Yes, long term use of Pepraz can cause thinning of bones, which is called osteoporosis. Pepraz decreases the calcium absorption leading to calcium deficiency, and increases the risk of bone fractures of hip, wrist or spine. Take an adequate amount of calcium in your diet or take the supplements as advised by your doctor to avoid any bone problems.
How is Pepraz useful in the treatment of H. pylori infection?
Pepraz is used along with antibiotics for the treatment of H.Pylori infection. It works by decreasing stomach acid volume and decreasing breakdown and washout of antibiotics leading to an increased antibiotic concentration and tissue penetration. It also helps in the symptomatic relief by decreasing associated acidity, reflux, and heartburn.
Can I take Pepraz with vitamin D?
Yes, vitamin D can be taken along with Pepraz. Vitamin D is generally advised to be taken as a supplement with Pepraz as the long term use of Pepraz decreases the absorption of calcium and may lead to calcium deficiency. This can lead to osteoporosis (thinning of bones) and increase the risk of bone fractures like hip, wrist and spine fractures. Please consult your doctor to know about ways to prevent this.
Can long term use of Pepraz cause magnesium deficiency?
Long-term use of Pepraz can lower magnesium levels in patients taking multiple daily doses for 3 months or longer. Get your magnesium levels checked at regular intervals. Tell your doctor if you experience seizures (fits), dizziness, abnormal or fast heartbeat, jitteriness, jerking movements or shaking (tremors), muscle weakness, spasms of the hands and feet, cramps, muscle aches.
Is it safe to use Pepraz for a long period of time?
Pepraz should be used for as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Pepraz is usually considered to be safe when taken in the recommended dose and duration. If Pepraz is used for more than 3 months, certain long term side effects may be seen. The most important of these is low magnesium levels in your blood which may make you feel tired, confused, dizzy, shaky or dizzy. You may also have muscle twitches or irregular heartbeat. If the use is further prolonged for more than a year, you may have an increased risk of bone fractures, stomach infections, subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, osteoporosis, and vitamin B12 deficiency.
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Pepraz 20mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Packaging :
strip of 10 tablets
Manufacturer :
East West PharmaComposition :
Rabeprazole (20mg)MRP :
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