Razep 20 mg Tablet

Razep 20 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains rabeprazole 20 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class, which lowers the amount of acid your stomach makes. Razep 20 mg Tablet is used for acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers. Doctors may also use rabeprazole as part of treatment plans for Helicobacter pylori infection.

How it works: Rabeprazole in Razep 20 mg Tablet blocks the proton pumps in the stomach lining that release acid. By reducing acid production, the tablet helps lessen heartburn, allows irritated tissue to heal, and lowers the chance of acid damage.

Razep 20 mg Tablet is a full adult-strength rabeprazole tablet, not a lower-dose starter strength. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this 20 mg tablet is the specific product your doctor may choose when standard rabeprazole dosing is appropriate. It is meant for people whose symptoms or diagnosis warrant this strength, and the effect is not immediate even though acid reduction can begin after dosing.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Stomach ulcer treatment
• Duodenal ulcer treatment
• Part of H. pylori eradication regimens

• Swallow the Razep 20 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it before a meal, usually before breakfast unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your pharmacist specifically says it is okay.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep acid control consistent.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Razep 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of rabeprazole. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, and in some situations a doctor may prescribe it more than once daily; the exact schedule should be set by the prescriber. Do not take more than the amount your doctor recommends, since the right dose depends on your diagnosis, response, and other medicines.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Rabeprazole may include:

• headache
• diarrhea
• nausea
• stomach pain
• gas
• constipation

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, osteoporosis, low magnesium, or a history of kidney problems.
• Long-term use of Razep 20 mg Tablet may raise the risk of low vitamin B12, low magnesium, and bone fractures.
• Do not use it to treat sudden chest pain; heart symptoms need urgent medical evaluation.
• If you take clopidogrel, warfarin, or medicines for HIV or antifungal treatment, your prescriber should check for interactions.
• Alcohol can worsen reflux symptoms even if you are taking rabeprazole.
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting this strength.
• If symptoms continue or get worse after using Razep 20 mg Tablet, you need medical reassessment.

• clopidogrel
• warfarin
• methotrexate
• atazanavir or rilpivirine
• ketoconazole or itraconazole

Store Razep 20 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat.