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Rabeprazole

· Trade Name
Aciphex

· Generic Name
RABEPRAZOLE

· Drug Class
Proton Pump Inhibitor
Stomach acid medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits stomach cells from producing acid.

· Serious Side Effects
liver dysfunction
allergic reactions
pancreatitis
erythema multiforme
blood cell formation disorders
muscle breakdown
interstitial nephritis
hip fracture
osteoporosis
Stevens Johnson syndrome
toxic epidermal necrolysis

· Common Side Effects
abdominal pain
nausea
vomiting
headache
diarrhea
pain
pharyngitis
gas

Posted on March 6, 2009