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Rabeprazole sodium - Acid suppression (Adults)

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Status 1

Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines BNF SPC
Restrictions / Comments :

Documentation

Evidence Review
PPIs in Adults - Established medicines review - September 2022.pdf
Information
PPIs in Adults - PPI traffic light reference table - September 2022.pdf

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Rabeprazole sodium
Indication :
Acid suppression (Adults)
Group Name :
Keywords :
GORD, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, indigestion, PPIs, Proton pump inhibitors, gastric ulcer, stomach ulcer, dyspepsia
Brand Names Include :
Pariet
Important Information :
2nd line in adults without swallowing difficulties. (Suitable for patients that cannot have animal-derived products / capsules.)
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Acid suppression (Adults)
Supporting Documents :
2

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Rabeprazole sodium is used to treat.

  • No records returned.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Acid suppression (Adults).

Committee Recommendations (1)

07 Sep 22 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC) has agreed that rabeprazole tablets should be restricted for use in patients that cannot have annimal-derived products.

Crushing is not recommended as stomach acid can destroy the active drug

For people with no swallowing difficulties:

  • 1st Line: Lansoprazole capsules/Omeprazole capsules
  • 2nd line: Pantoprazole tablets (Suitable for patients that cannot have animal-derived products) 
  • 2nd line: Rabeprazole tablets (Suitable for patients that cannot have animal-derived products)
  • 3rd line: Esomeprazole capsules – not for new initiation

For patients who cannot swallow tablets/have swallowing difficulties:

  • 1st Line: lansoprazole orodispersible tablets
  • 2nd line: lansoprazole capsules/omeprazole capsules (opened, and granules dispersed in water/yoghurt/apple puree)
  • 3rd line: esomeprazole granule sachets

For patients with enteral feeding tubes:

  • 1st line: lansoprazole orodispersible tablets
  • 2nd line: lansoprazole capsules
  • 3rd line: esomeprazole granule sachets (do not use if tube is less than 6F)