Prazohext Tablet Substitute
Composition:
RABEPRAZOLE-20MG
Uses:
<p>Prazohext Tablet is used to treat the following conditions:</p><ul><li>Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Relieves heartburn and acid reflux by reducing stomach acid.</li><li>Erosive Oesophagitis: Heals damage to the food pipe caused by excess stomach acid.</li><li>Duodenal Ulcers: Helps heal sores in the upper part of the small intestine.</li><li>Gastric Ulcers: Treats and heals ulcers in the stomach lining.</li><li>Helicobacter pylori Infection (with antibiotics): Helps eliminate bacteria that cause ulcers.</li><li>Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Controls excessive acid production in the stomach.</li></ul>
Medicinal Benefits:
Prazohext Tablet is used to treat duodenal ulcers, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (reflux of gastric contents into the oesophagus), heartburn, erosive oesophagitis (acid-related damage to the lining of the oesophagus), infections caused by Helicobacter pylori when given along with an antibiotic, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Prazohext Tablet works by blocking the action of the enzyme known as gastric proton pump that is responsible for the production of acid. This helps in reducing the amount of acid produced, heals the ulcers and prevents the formation of new ulcers.
Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better even after taking Prazohext Tablet for 14 days. Do not take Prazohext Tablet for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor. If Prazohext Tablet is prescribed for longer durations, a regular check-up is advised.
Do not discontinue Prazohext Tablet without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Prazohext Tablet for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Prazohext Tablet .
Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Prazohext Tablet . Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Prolonged intake of Prazohext Tablet is linked with a greater risk of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea, so if you develop diarrhoea that does not improve, immediately consult a doctor.
Dry mouth could be a side effect of Prazohext Tablet . Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help stimulate saliva and thereby prevent dry mouth.
On long-term treatment, Prazohext Tablet might increase the risk of fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist. Inform your doctor if you have osteoporosis or if you are taking corticosteroids.
Prazohext Tablet should be used with caution in the elderly as it may cause bone weakness and increased risk of fractures if taken for longer duration.
Inform your doctor before taking Prazohext Tablet if you are due to have Chromogranin A blood test. Prazohext Tablet may cause abnormal blood and liver enzyme values. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Prazohext Tablet . This medicine may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so drive only if you are alert.
Long term treatment with Prazohext Tablet may cause malabsorption of vitamin B12 leading to its deficiency. Consult the doctor if you notice symptoms of cyanocobalamin deficiency like tiredness, sore mouth, mouth ulcers and pins & needles sensation.
Prazohext Tablet can be taken on an empty stomach as it helps regulate acid production.
Side effects of Prazohext Tablet include headache, dizziness, diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, flatulence (wind), weakness, and runny nose. Consult the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.