acistal 20mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is acistal 20mg tablet used for?
Acera 20 Capsule (Rabeprazole) is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. It contains Rabeprazole (20mg), which Suppresses gastric acid secretion by inhibiting the H+/K+ ATPase enzyme system a. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Rabeprazole
- Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ acistal 20mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, Helicobacter pylori eradication (combination therapy), duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer.
Off-label uses: Stress ulcer prophylaxis, dyspepsia, prevention of NSAID-induced ulcers.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Rabeprazole |
| Brand Name | Acera 20 Capsule |
| Manufacturer | Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Proton pump inhibitors |
| Route of Administration | Oral. |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from moisture and light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Suppresses gastric acid secretion by inhibiting the H+/K+ ATPase enzyme system at the secretory surface of gastric parietal cells.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take acistal 20mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of acistal 20mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Flatulence
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea
- Fractures (hip, wrist, spine) with long-term use
- Hypomagnesemia
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Acute interstitial nephritis
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
- Agranulocytosis
- Pancreatitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Atazanavir | Major | Reduced absorption of atazanavir |
| Clopidogrel | Moderate | Reduced clopidogrel efficacy |
| Methotrexate | Major | Increased methotrexate toxicity |
| Digoxin | Moderate | Increased digoxin absorption |
| Ketoconazole | Moderate | Reduced ketoconazole absorption |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Atazanavir
- Rilpivirine
- Nelfinavir
- Methotrexate
- Cilostazol
โก Moderate Interactions
- Clopidogrel
- Digoxin
- Ketoconazole
- Itraconazole
- Iron salts
- Mycophenolate mofetil
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Sucralfate
- Ampicillin
- Tetracycline
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption; best taken on an empty stomach.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No direct interaction, but alcohol may exacerbate gastric irritation.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to rabeprazole or any component; concomitant use with rilpivirine.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Symptoms of acid-related disorders; liver function tests (if long-term); magnesium levels (prolonged use).
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; no specific antidote; dialysis not effective.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; skip missed dose if close to next dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.