RBO 20 mg/4 mg Tablet 10's
About RBO 20 mg/4 mg Tablet 10's
RBO 20 mg/4 mg Tablet 10's is a gastrointestinal medication, primarily used to treat nausea, vomiting, stomach ulcers, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, and erosive oesophagitis (acid-related damage to the lining of the oesophagus). RBO 20 mg/4 mg Tablet 10's is also used to treat infections caused by Helicobacter pylori and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. GERD is a condition that occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the food pipe (oesophagus). Zollinger Ellison syndrome is a rare condition in which a gastrin-secreting tumour of the pancreas causes excessive acid production leading to peptic ulcers.
RBO 20 mg/4 mg Tablet 10's contains two medicines: Rabeprazole and Ondansetron. Rabeprazole belongs to the group of drugs called ‘proton pump inhibitors.’ It blocks the action of the gastric proton pump that is responsible for the production of acid in the stomach. This reduces the amount of acid produced, heals the ulcers, and prevents the formation of new ulcers. Ondansetron belongs to the class of anti-emetics (prevents vomiting). It works by blocking the action of serotonin (chemical messenger) that triggers nausea and vomiting.
Take RBO 20 mg/4 mg Tablet 10's as advised by the doctor. Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your medical condition. Common side effects of RBO 20 mg/4 mg Tablet 10's include nausea, vomiting, constipation, headache, fatigue, diarrhoea, sore throat, and abdominal pain. These side effects may not occur in every patient using this medication and differ individually. If the side effects persist longer or worsen, please seek a doctor’s advice.
Let your doctor know if you are sensitive or allergic to RBO 20 mg/4 mg Tablet 10's or any other medications. Before using RBO 20 mg/4 mg Tablet 10's, let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney or heart diseases, and gastrointestinal problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using RBO 20 mg/4 mg Tablet 10's. Avoid alcohol intake while using RBO 20 mg/4 mg Tablet 10's since it can increase acid production in the stomach. Ondansetron in RBO 20 mg/4 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below four years of age.
Uses of RBO 20 mg/4 mg Tablet 10's
Medicinal Benefits
RBO 20 mg/4 mg Tablet 10's is used to treat nausea, vomiting, stomach ulcers, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn and erosive oesophagitis. It contains Rabeprazole and Ondansetron. Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that blocks the action of the gastric proton pump that is responsible for acid production in the stomach. Ondansetron is an anti-emetic drug. It works by blocking the action of serotonin (chemical messenger) that triggers nausea and vomiting. Thus, collectively RBO 20 mg/4 mg Tablet 10's prevents nausea and vomiting, reduces the amount of acid produced, heals the ulcers, and prevents new ulcers. RBO 20 mg/4 mg Tablet 10's is also used to treat infections caused by Helicobacter pylori and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
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Side Effects of RBO 20 mg/4 mg Tablet 10's
Drug Warnings
Let your doctor know if you are sensitive to RBO 20 mg/4 mg Tablet 10's or its components. RBO 20 mg/4 mg Tablet 10's should be used with caution and only under doctor’s supervision if you have stomach/intestinal problems, liver, kidney or heart diseases, recent abdominal surgery, risk of bone fractures and autoimmune diseases like lupus. Long term treatment with RBO 20 mg/4 mg Tablet 10's may increase the risk of fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist. Hence, inform your doctor if you have osteoporosis, bone-related problems, or taking any corticosteroids before starting RBO 20 mg/4 mg Tablet 10's. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or a nursing mother before starting RBO 20 mg/4 mg Tablet 10's. Avoid alcohol intake while using RBO 20 mg/4 mg Tablet 10's since it can increase acid production in the stomach.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: RBO 20 mg/4 mg Tablet 10's may interact with pain killers (acetaminophen, ibuprofen), anti-anxiety (pregabalin, diazepam), antiparkinson medicine (apomorphine), anti-depressants (duloxetine), blood thinners (clopidogrel), a drug used to treat hypothyroidism (levothyroxine), anti-HIV (atazanavir), antifungals (ketoconazole), anti-cancer drugs (methotrexate), and vitamins (cyanocobalamin).
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid fatty foods, alcohol, caffeine, and other triggering foods that can worsen your gastrointestinal problems.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of stomach/intestinal problems, liver, kidney or heart diseases, recent abdominal surgery, risk of bone fractures, autoimmune diseases like lupus, and Vitamin B12 deficiency before starting RBO 20 mg/4 mg Tablet 10's.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Gastrointestinal diseases: The stomach is usually protected from the acid by a mucous layer. In some cases, due to excess acid production, the mucous layer gets eroded, which leads to complications like acidity, GERD, heartburn, stomach ulcer, and Zollinger Ellison syndrome. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition that occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the food pipe (oesophagus). This backflow (acid reflux) irritates the food pipe and causes heartburn. Zollinger Ellison syndrome is a rare condition in which a gastrin-secreting tumour of the pancreas causes excessive acid production leading to peptic ulcers.
Nausea/Vomiting: Nausea is an uneasy feeling in the stomach in which a person feels a strong urge to vomit. Vomiting is a natural response of the body in which a person wants to expel stomach contents from the mouth forcefully. It can be triggered by taste, anxiety, smell, pain, or irritation to the stomach.