Rabemac 20 mg Injection

How to use Rabemac 20 mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Medicine Works

Rabemac 20 mg Injection is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid related indigestion and heartburn.

Expert Advice

• Your doctor will administer it to you as an injection into a vein over a period of 2 -15 minutes.
• Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever or stomach pain that does not go away.
• Long-term use can cause weak bones and deficiency of minerals such as magnesium. Take adequate dietary intake of calcium and magnesium or their supplements as prescribed by your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Does Rabemac cause bone problems?

Yes, long term use of Rabemac can cause thinning of bones, which is called osteoporosis. Rabemac decreases the calcium absorption leading to calcium deficiency, and increases the risk of bone fractures of hip, wrist or spine.

Q. How is Rabemac useful in the treatment of H. pylori infection?

Rabemac is used along with antibiotics for the treatment of H.Pylori infection. It works by decreasing stomach acid volume and decreasing breakdown and washout of antibiotics leading to an increased antibiotic concentration and tissue penetration. It also helps in the symptomatic relief by decreasing associated acidity, reflux, and heartburn.

Q. Can I take Rabemac with vitamin D?

Yes, vitamin D can be taken along with Rabemac. Vitamin D is generally advised to be taken as a supplement with Rabemac as its long-term use decreases the absorption of calcium and cause calcium deficiency. This can lead to osteoporosis (thinning of bones) and increase the risk of bone fractures like hip, wrist and spine fractures.

Q. Can long term use of Rabemac cause magnesium deficiency?

Long-term use of Rabemac can lower magnesium levels in patients taking multiple daily doses for a year or longer (at least 3 months). Get your magnesium levels checked at regular intervals. Tell your doctor if you experience seizures, dizziness, abnormal or fast heartbeat, jitteriness, jerking movements or shaking (tremors), muscle weakness, spasms of the hands and feet, cramps, muscle aches or spasm of the voice box.

Q. How long does it take for Rabemac to work?

Rabemac will start working in 2-3 hours after taking it. You should start feeling better in 2-3 days.

Q. What is the best time to take Rabemac?

It is best to take Rabemac before your breakfast. If you are taking two doses, take it in the morning and evening. Rabemac is more effective when it is taken 30 min before your food.

Q. Can I stop taking Rabemac if I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Rabemac before completing the full course of treatment. You will start to feel better before your treatment is complete.

Q. Is it safe to use Rabemac for long term?

Rabemac should be used as long as prescribed by your doctor. Rabemac is usually considered to be safe when taken in the recommended dose and duration.Show moreShow less