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Rrd 30 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr

Manufacturer :  Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Domperidone, Rabeprazole
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Rrd 30 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr

This medication 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.

Rrd 30 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr 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.

It 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.

This 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 Rrd 30 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr if you have the following conditions:

  • An allergy to Rrd 30 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr 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

    What are the uses of Rrd 30 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr

    • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

    • Peptic Ulcer

    What are the contraindications of Rrd 30 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr ?

    • Allergy

    • Tumor Of Pituitary Gland

    • Heart Diseases

    What are the side effects of Rrd 30 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr ?

    Key highlights of Rrd 30 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The effect of this medicine lasts up to 6 hours.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 30 to 60 minutes of administration.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No habit forming tendencies were reported.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      This medication is not recommended for use by breastfeeding mothers as there is a risk of side effects on the infant.

    What are the substitutes for Rrd 30 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Rrd 30 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Skip the missed dose and resume with the next scheduled dose at the right time. The dose should not get doubled in an attempt to make up for the missed dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Contact your doctor if an overdose is suspected.

    How does this medication work?

    It produces dual-action, firstly it attaches to the dopaminergic receptors without causing any release of the chemical dopamine. This, in turn, facilitates gastric emptying and decreases small bowel transit time. And simultaneously binds to H+/K+-exchanging ATPase (proton pump) in gastric parietal cells, resulting in blockage of acid secretion.

      What are the interactions of Rrd 30 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr ?

      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 Alcohol

        Alcohol

        Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
      • Interaction with Others

        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 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 Disease

        Kidney Disease

        This capsule should be used with caution if you are suffering from impaired kidney function. Suitable dose adjustment and safety monitoring are advised, especially if the impairment is severe.

        Liver Disease

        This medicine should be used with caution if you are suffering from impaired liver function. Suitable dose adjustment and safety monitoring are advised, especially if the impairment is mild to moderate. For severe impairment, the use of this medicine is not recommended.

        Intestinal Disorders

        This drug should be used with extreme caution in people having serious intestinal problems like internal bleeding, an obstruction or perforation of the stomach and intestine. Use of alternate medicine is advised in such cases.

      FAQs about Rrd 30 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr

      • Ques : What is Rrd 30 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr?

        Ans : This capsule is a medication which has Domperidone and Rabeprazole as active ingredients present in it.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Rrd 30 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr?

        Ans : This capsule is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like intractable nausea, vomiting, intestinal ulcers, and gastrointestinal reflux.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Rrd 30 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr?

        Ans : The side effects include skin rashes, Akathisia, pruritus, Flatulence, and headache.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Rrd 30 Mg/20 Mg Capsule Sr?

        Ans : This medicine should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

      References

      • Domperidone- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [Cited 28 February 2020]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/domperidone

      • Domperidone- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2005 [Cited 28 February 2020]. Available from:

        https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01184

      • Rabeprazole- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [Cited 28 February 2020]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/rn/117976-89-3

      • Rabeprazole- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2005 [Cited 28 February 2020]. Available from:

        https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01129

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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