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Rabitop Tablet

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Rabitop Tablet

It is prescribed for gastroesophageall reflux disease (GERD), Zollinger-Ellison (gastric acid hyper secretion) syndrome and duodenal ulcer.

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How long does it take for Rabitop to work?

Rabitop starts working within an hour of taking it and shows maximum benefit within two to four hours. You should start feeling better within 2 to 3 days but it may take upto 4 weeks to relieve your symptoms significantly.

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What is Rabitop used for?

Rabitop is used for the treatment of stomach and intestinal ulcers (gastric and duodenal ulcers), reflux esophagitis or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It works by reducing the amount of acid made by your stomach and thus relieves your symptoms. Rabitop also prevents acidity associated with use of painkillers and stress ulcers in critically ill people. It is also used to treat a disease associated with excessive acid production in the stomach known as Zollinger Ellison syndrome (ZES).

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Can long term use of Rabitop cause magnesium deficiency?

Long-term use of Rabitop 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.

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How is Rabitop useful in the treatment of H. pylori infection?

Rabitop 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.

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Does Rabitop cause bone problems?

Yes, long term use of Rabitop can cause thinning of bones, which is called osteoporosis. Rabitop 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.

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How is R 20 useful in the treatment of H. pylori infection?

R 20 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.

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Published At: Oct 19, 2023

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Sources

  • https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a699060.html https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/rabeprazole/common-questions-about-rabeprazole/

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