Rabesec-D Sr Capsule

Rabesec DSR is indicated for treating GERD (Gastro-esophageal reflux disease), which not responds to Rabeprazole medications alone. It prevents the tendency of vomiting and nausea in people suffering from gastrointestinal problems.

It is a combination of Domperidone and Rabeprazole. The active ingredients, Domperidone and Rabeprazole fall under the class of dopamine antagonist and PPI (Proton pump inhibitor), respectively.

Rabesec DSR tablet is also prescribed to the patients of peptic ulcer and who take certain medicines for Parkinson’s disease. The medicine tightens the muscles near the entrance of the stomach and relaxes the ones present at the exit.

The action of this medication helps to speed up the passing of the food that you intake - from your stomach to your intestine, reducing the feeling of nausea and sickness, also preventing vomiting.

Rabesec medicine also works by blocking or reducing the stimulation in the ‘vomiting centre’ of your brain, which will eventually reduce the feeling of nausea and vomiting. The possible side effects of taking this medication can be headache, migraine, dryness of the mouth or breast pain.

You are advised not to take medicine if you have the following conditions:

• An allergy to capsule or any other ingredient of this medicine
• Bleeding problems or blockage in your stomach or in the intestine
• Tumour in the pituitary gland
• Cardiac disease
• Incorrect levels of magnesium, potassium or calcium in the blood
• Severe/moderate liver impairment

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

• Peptic Ulcer

• Allergy

• Tumor Of Pituitary Gland

• Severe Liver Impairment

• Cardiovascular Disease

• Skin Rash

• Diarrhoea

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Weakness

• Insomnia

• Cough

• Stomach Pain

• Rhinitis

• Flatulence

• Dry Mouth

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of effect lasts for 6 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The onset of action occurs anytime between 30 minutes – 1 hour after taking it.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  No, this medicine is not safe for pregnant women as it can affect the foetus.

• Is it habit forming?

  There are no habit forming tendencies reported with this pill.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  No, Rabesec DSR is not safe for breastfeeding women as it can affect the baby.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This medicine is not safe with alcohol. If you experience certain symptoms such as stomach bleeding or ulcers, then you must speak to your doctor immediately.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  As some of the side effects of Rabesec DSR include drowsiness, it is not advisable to drive after taking the pill.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Patients who have impaired kidney function should not take this pill as it can lead to more kidney problems.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Patients who have impaired liver function should not take this pill as it can lead to more liver problems, including liver failure.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Rabesec-D Sr Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Cyra-D Capsule SR

  Systopic Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Pepcia D 30 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr

  FDC Ltd

• Rabopep-DSR Capsule

  Seagull Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd

• Rabitop D 30 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr

  Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Rebozen D 30 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr

  Leeford Healthcare Ltd

• Rabezox D 30mg/20mg Tablet SR

  Lloyd Healthcare Pvt Ltd

• RABIUM-DSR CAPSULE

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Acera-D Capsule Sr

  Ipca Laboratories Ltd

• Roles-D Capsule Sr

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Cyclochek Capsule Sr

  Indoco Remedies Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, you should take one as soon as you remember that you’ve missed the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  If you have overdosed on the pill, you must consult your doctor immediately. Certain signs of overdose include fast heartbeat, weakness, fainting and confusion.

This medication attaches to the dopaminergic receptors without causing any release of the chemical dopamine. It, in turn, facilitates gastric emptying and decreases small bowel transit time. Also, it 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.

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• Interaction with Lab Test

  The patients taking this medicine have been reported for false results, as it interacts with investigations of Neuroendocrine Tumors, Secretin Stimulation Test, Urine Tests for THC. Thus an alternative confirmatory test should be considered to verify the results.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Concomitant use of Antiretrovirals, warfarin, methotrexate, digoxin, Drugs Dependent on Gastric pH for Absorption (e.g., iron salts, erlotinib, dasatinib, nilotinib, mycophenolate mofetil, ketoconazole, itraconazole), tacrolimus, antiarrhythmics, apomorphine, protease inhibitors, systemic azole antifungals, some macrolides (erythromycin, clarithromycin and telithromycin) is contraindicated.

• Interaction with Disease

  Rabesec DSR can have negative interactions with certain diseases. These include asthma, impaired kidney function, and gastrointestinal toxicity.

• Ques : what is Rabesec DSR Capsule?

  Ans : Rabesec DSR is a medication which has Domperidone and Rabeprazole as active elements present in it. This medicine performs its action by obstructing the dopamine receptors, obstructing the activity of the proton pumps in the stomach wall. It is used to treat conditions such as Erosive Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Helicobacter pylori Infection, etc.

• Ques : What is Rabesec Capsule used for?

  Ans : Rabesec is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like gastric acidity, Stomach ulcers, idiopathic or diabetic gastroparesis, gastrointestinal reflux, and intractable nausea and vomiting.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Rabesec-D Sr Capsule?

  Ans : Side effects of Rabesec DSR include nausea, loose stools, headache, abdominal pain and others.

• Ques : Can the use of Rabesec-D Sr Capsule cause dry mouth?

  Ans : Yes, using Rabesec-D can lead to dry mouth. Dryness of mouth occurs due to the presence of Domperidone in the medicine.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Rabesec-D Sr Capsule?

  Ans : Rabesec DSR tablet is generally consumed once a day as the time interval upto which this medication has an impact is around 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency for using this medication.

• Ques : Should I use Rabesec-D Sr Capsule empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : Rabesec-DSR is common to consume orally and the salts involved in the medication work properly at an empty stomach, it is advised to consume this medication 30 minutes before having food. Please consult the doctor before use.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Rabesec-D Sr Capsule?

  Ans : Rabesec DSR tablet contains salts which are suitable to store at room temperature as keeping the medication above or below can cause an inadequate effect.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Rabesec-D Sr Capsule before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : In most of the cases the average time taken by the medication to reach its peak effect in 1 day before noticing improvement in the condition.

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