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ACIPHEX
IMPORTANT NOTE:
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUBSTITUTE
FOR, THE EXPERTISE AND JUDGMENT OF YOUR PHYSICIAN, PHARMACIST OR
OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO
INDICATE THAT USE OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR EFFECTIVE FOR
YOU. CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING ACIPHEX.
RABEPRAZOLE - ORAL (rabb-EH-pruh-zole)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S):
Aciphex
USES:
ACIPHEX is used to treat ulcers, certain types of heartburn (GERD),
as well as uncommon diseases of excess stomach acid (Zollinger-Ellison
Syndrome).
HOW TO USE ACIPHEX:
Take ACIPHEX by mouth, generally once daily, or as directed by your
doctor. The dosage and length of treatment depend on your condition
and response to therapy. Swallow the medicine whole. Do not chew,
crush or split it, as this may decrease the effectiveness of the
drug.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea, stomach upset, diarrhea, constipation or headache may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor
promptly. An allergic reaction to ACIPHEX is unlikely, but seek
immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction
include:
rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice
other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of:
allergies, liver disease. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant
before using this medication. It is not known whether ACIPHEX is
passed into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the
infant, breast-feeding while using ACIPHEX is not recommended.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription
medication you may use, especially of:
digoxin, ketoconazole, itraconazole, antibiotics (e.g., ampicillin),
iron supplements. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor
or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately.
NOTES:
Do not share ACIPHEX with others.
MISSED DOSE:
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near
the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your
usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30
degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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