Rabeprazole+Domperidone

When should one not use Rabeprazole+Domperidone

• If you are allergic to Rabeprazole+Domperidone.
• If you have problems with your heart, liver or kidney.
• If you are suffering from bleeding in the digestive system.
• If you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or are breastfeeding.
• If you have any tumour of the pituitary gland (Prolactin pituitary tumours).
• If you are taking any medications that may affect the contraction of the heart muscle (QT prolongation).

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Dry mouth
• Weakness
• Skin rash

Other General Warnings

• You are suffering from any heart (associated symptoms like palpitations, difficulty in breathing, unconsciousness), liver or kidney disease.
• You have a stomach tumour.
• You have a history of fractures or have osteoporosis or are taking steroids.
• You develop watery/black stools or fever after taking this medicine.
• You have low levels of vitamin B12.
• Your blood magnesium levels may drop if you are taking Rabeprazole+Domperidone for more than three months. Your doctor may perform regular tests.
• You develop skin lesions, especially in the sun-exposed area, after taking this medicine.
• You are taking medicines to treat HIV.
• Taking Rabeprazole+Domperidone for more than one year may increase the chances of developing bone fractures.

How Does It Work?

• A pump called the proton pump in the stomach is responsible for the secretion of stomach acids. Rabeprazole binds to this proton pump in stomach cells, thus blocking acid secretion.
• Domperidone increases the motility of the stomach and intestines so that acid does not reflux back into the food pipe.

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Rabeprazole+Domperidone works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially if you are taking medicine to treat your heart problems, mental health problems, fungal or bacterial infections or are taking blood thinners.
• Rilpivirine should not be used along with this medicine.
• Medicines like disopyramide, amiodarone, medicines to treat psychiatric problems like haloperidol, Citalopram, antibiotics like erythromycin, levofloxacin, azithromycin, antifungals like Pentamidine, ketoconazole and other medicines like cisapride, dolasetron, mequitazine, etc., should not be used along with this medicine.

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