Rabeprazole

Drug Details

Rabeprazole is a medication primarily used to manage conditions related to excess stomach acid, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach ulcers, and other acid-related disorders like Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It is also used to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infections. As a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), Rabeprazole effectively decreases stomach acid by blocking the final step of its production. This action helps alleviate symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and coughing, while also promoting healing of acid-induced damage to the stomach and esophagus. By reducing acid levels, it also helps prevent esophageal cancer. Rabeprazole is typically taken once daily and is known for having a low incidence of side effects, although long-term use may increase the risk of bone fractures.