PRESENTATION: Rabeprazole 20mg tab

DRUG CLASS: Proton pump inhibitor

MECHANISM OF ACTION: 

Rabeprazole : Rabeprazole is an antiulcer drug in the class of proton pump inhibitors. It is a prodrug - in the acid environment of the parietal cells it turns into active sulphenamide form. Rabeprazole inhibits the H+, K+ATPase of the coating gastric cells and dose-dependent oppresses basal and stimulated gastric acid secretion.

INDICATIONS:  GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), Acid peptic ulcers , Heart Burn, Nausea 

DOSAGE : As Directed by the Physician