Drug reference
rabeprazole
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Drug class
Gastrointestinal Tract (Proton Pump Inhibitors)
Mechanism of action
PPI; binds to H+/K+-exchanging ATPase (proton pump) in gastric parietal cells, resulting in suppression of basal and stimulated acid secretion. Relative Potency: 1.82.
Common side effects
- Flatulence
- Constipation
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
Known interactions (2)
- erlotinib + rabeprazole Major
- domperidone + rabeprazole Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is rabeprazole?
rabeprazole belongs to: Gastrointestinal Tract.
How does rabeprazole work?
PPI; binds to H+/K+-exchanging ATPase (proton pump) in gastric parietal cells, resulting in suppression of basal and stimulated acid secretion. Relative Potency: 1.82.
What are the common side effects of rabeprazole?
Flatulence, Constipation, Headache, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea
Which drugs interact with rabeprazole?
erlotinib, domperidone
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