Exrab Injection

Exrab Injection is an antacid. It is used for the short-term treatment of stomach and intestinal ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which stomach acid flows back into your food pipe.

Exrab Injection contains rabeprazole as the active substance. This medicine will be given in a hospital or clinic setting by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject.

Before using Exrab Injection , inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding, and about your complete medical history. Also, inform about all the medicines and supplements that you take.

Dosage

Overdose

• Exrab Injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse and thus, the chances of an overdose are unlikely.
• However, if you feel you have overdosed on this medicine, talk to your doctor or visit the nearest hospital immediately.

Missed a Dose

• It is unlikely that a dose of Exrab Injection will be missed if you are monitored in a healthcare setup.
• However, if you have missed taking a dose of the injection, inform the doctor or nurse immediately.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Exrab Injection works by reducing the gastric acid secretion. This helps to treat the ulcers and symptoms of GERD.

Directions for Use

• Exrab Injection will be given to you in a hospital or clinic setting by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject.
• Follow any aftercare instructions given.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Exrab Injection during pregnancy?

There is limited information on the effect of Exrab Injection in pregnant women. Therefore, this medicine should not be used during pregnancy. Before starting treatment with this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Exrab Injection while breastfeeding?

No information is available if Exrab Injection passes into human breast milk. Thus, this medicine should not be used in breastfeeding women. Before starting treatment with this medicine, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or lactating.

Driving

Can I drive if I have used Exrab Injection ?

Exrab Injection has no or negligible effect on driving ability. However, if you experience any effects like dizziness or sleepiness after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is advised to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Exrab Injection ?

No information is available on the interaction of alcohol with Exrab Injection . Ask your doctor for advice on the use of alcohol with this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are taking anticoagulant medicines called warfarin, medicines for treating fluid accumulation in the body (diuretics), medicines for the management of rheumatoid arthritis/cancer (methotrexate) or HIV/AIDS (atazanavir). If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor.
• You develop symptoms like fever, blood in urine, change in urine output, confusion, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, rashes, swelling in any part of the body or weight gain from swelling after taking this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately.
• You develop diarrhoea that does not get better.
• You have weak bones or pain in your joints.
• You develop a rash after taking Exrab Injection , especially in areas exposed to the sun.
• You have low levels of vitamin B12/cyanocobalamin or magnesium.
• You have a tumour in the stomach.
• You have liver disorders.
• You are scheduled to have a specific blood test (Chromogranin A).
• You are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding.

Contraindications

If you are allergic to rabeprazole, substituted benzimidazoles or any other ingredient of Exrab Injection .

Side effects

• Sleeplessness
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Exrab Injection works or this medicine itself may interfere with the working of other medicines.
• Inform your doctor about all other medicines, herbals or supplements that you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Anticoagulant medicines like warfarin may increase the bleeding time.
• Particular care should be taken if you are taking medicines that modify the immune system (cyclosporine, mycophenolate mofetil), medicines for treating fungal infections (ketoconazole), heart failure (digoxin), HIV/AIDS (nelfinavir), rheumatoid arthritis (methotrexate), iron deficiency anaemia (iron salts) and cancer (erlotinib).
• Medicines used for the treatment of bacterial infections (clarithromycin, amoxicillin) should not be used together with Exrab Injection .

Storage and disposal

• Store Exrab Injection in a cool and dry place below 30°C away from direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I take my other medicines along with Exrab Injection ?

Your doctor will recommend if it is suitable for you to take Exrab Injection along with your other medicines. You should always inform your doctor about all other medicines, herbals or supplements that you are taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction. Do not take any other medicine on your own during treatment with Exrab Injection without informing your doctor.

What is Exrab Injection used for?

Exrab Injection is used for the short-term treatment of stomach and intestinal ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults.

Can Exrab Injection be used in children?

Exrab Injection is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age.

When to take Exrab Injection ?

Exrab Injection will be given in a hospital or clinic setting by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject.

What is GERD?

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which stomach acid flows back into your food pipe.