Generic Aciphex to Treat Peptic Ulcer

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Generic Aciphex To Treat Peptic Ulcer
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Generic Aciphex

• Generic Aciphex is an oral medication to treat
  gastro-esophageal reflux disease.
• It is use in mixture with other drugs to treat
  ulcers caused by H. pylori (bacterial infection),
  erosive esophagitis and Zollinger-Ellison
  syndrome.
• This medicinal drug is pharmacologically termed
  as proton pump inhibitor.

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Action Mechanism

• The active ingredient existing in Generic Aciphex
  is Rabeprazole sodium, an antacid that helps in
  treating peptic ulcers (gastric ulcers and
  duodenal ulcers).
• Generic Aciphex belongs to a class of drugs known
  as proton pump inhibitor.
• This drug inhibits certain gastric enzymes that
  further helps in suppressing gastric acid
  production.

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• Rabeprazole significantly negates the action of
  stomach acid secretion.
• The formula of Rabeprazole is C18H21N3O3S with
  molecular mass 359.444 g/mol.
• This ingredient is available in white to
  yellowish-white solid form.

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How to Use?

• You should follow the instructions given on the
  prescription label.
• Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not able
  to understand.
• You should consume Generic Aciphex exactly as
  directed by your physician.
• Take whole tablet with water.

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• Do not crush, split or chew the medicine.
• The suggested dosage of Generic Aciphex is 20 mg.
• In gastro-esophageal disease, this drug is
  generally taken once in a day without food.
• In case of peptic ulcer, this drug is taken once
  in a day after the morning food.
• In case of H. pylori infection, it is used in
  combination with other drugs twice a day, or as
  directed by the physician.

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Vital Information

• You must tell your physician and pharmacist if
  you are allergic or sensitive to any medicines.
• One should inform his/her doctor about any
  medications, such as prescribed or non-prescribed
  medicines, multivitamin tablets or any other
  nutritional supplement.
• In case of pregnancy or breast-feeding, tell your
  physician before undergoing Generic Aciphex
  treatment.

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• Store the medicine at dark , cool place and keep
  away from sunlight.
• If you missed a dose, take it as soon as you
  remember or inform your doctor before making up
  for a missed dose.

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Safety Measures

1. You should strictly inform your physician, if you
   are consuming other drugs such as anticoagulants,
   cyclosporine, diuretics, antibiotics, antifungal
   drugs, methotrexate and iron supplements.
2. In such cases, your physician will adjust your
   dosage and schedule to avoid side effects.

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• 3. One should discuss health problems, if any,
  with his/her health care specialist such as blood
  disorders, kidney or liver diseases and low
  levels of magnesium.
• 4. If your age is 50 years or more, consult your
  doctor, as this drug can produce side effects in
  old aged people such as diarrhea and weakness of
  bones.

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• 5. Overdose with Generic Aciphex can lead to
  medical difficulties, so be careful while using
  it.
• 6. This antacid is ought to produce mild
  diarrhea hence, if you are already suffering
  chronic diarrhea, inform the doctor beforehand.

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Common Side Effects
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Nausea
Diarrhea
Headache
Dizziness
Vomiting
Breathlessness
Fatigue
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Contraindications
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• People suffering from following issues are not
  allowed to use Generic Aciphex

Osteoporosis
Chronic liver disease
Deficiency of vitamin B12
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