Novipraz tablet 20mg

About Novipraz tablet 20mg

Novipraz tablet 20mg Uses

• Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Healing of erosive or ulcerative acid reflux disease
• Treatment of duodenal ulcers
• Treatment of gastric ulcers
• Long term management of conditions with excess stomach acid, such as Zollinger Ellison syndrome
• Part of combination therapy to eradicate H. pylori infection

What Experts Say

Rabeprazole Sodium belongs to the proton pump inhibitor class of medicines. It blocks the enzyme responsible for acid production in the stomach lining. This lowers acid levels and allows irritated tissue in the esophagus and stomach to heal. The 20mg strength is the standard adult dose used once daily for most acid related conditions.

In Pakistan, acid reflux, gastritis and peptic ulcers are common due to spicy diets and irregular meal timings. Doctors in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Rawalpindi often prescribe Novipraz Tablet 20mg for patients with persistent heartburn or GERD that has not improved with lifestyle changes alone.

Long term use of proton pump inhibitors like Rabeprazole needs medical supervision. Extended courses have been linked to lower magnesium and vitamin B12 levels, and a higher risk of bone fractures. Patients should not continue this medicine beyond the prescribed duration without consulting their doctor.

Novipraz tablet 20mg formula

• Rabeprazole Sodium 20mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Novipraz tablet 20mg?

• Take Novipraz Tablet 20mg once daily, preferably in the morning before breakfast
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Do not crush, chew or split the tablet
• Take it at the same time each day for best results
• Continue the full course even if symptoms improve early, unless your doctor advises otherwise
• If a dose is missed, take it as soon as remembered unless the next dose is near

Drug Interactions

• Clopidogrel: Rabeprazole may reduce the blood thinning effect of clopidogrel
• Methotrexate: Concurrent use may increase methotrexate levels in the body
• Ketoconazole and Itraconazole: Absorption of these antifungals may be reduced due to lower stomach acid
• Digoxin: Rabeprazole may slightly increase digoxin levels, requiring monitoring
• Warfarin: May require monitoring of clotting levels when used together

Risks and warnings

• Not recommended for patients with known hypersensitivity to Rabeprazole or other proton pump inhibitors
• Use with caution in patients with severe liver disease
• Long term use may increase the risk of bone fractures, especially in older adults
• May mask symptoms of stomach cancer, so unexplained weight loss or persistent vomiting should be reported to a doctor
• Not routinely recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor
• Prolonged use may lower magnesium levels in the blood

Novipraz tablet 20mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Flatulence
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Severe allergic reactions such as rash, swelling or difficulty breathing
• Signs of low magnesium such as muscle cramps or irregular heartbeat with long term use

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack away from moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack