Rabeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), effectively lowers stomach acid production to alleviate conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, and other issues caused by excessive acid production. It belongs to the benzimidazole derivative family, sharing a structural similarity with omeprazole, another PPI. Rabeprazole hampers the activity of the gastric proton pump responsible for acid production. By binding to the pump, it obstructs the release of hydrogen ions into the stomach, ultimately reducing acid production. Furthermore, rabeprazole exhibits various biochemical and physiological effects. A study conducted on rats revealed that rabeprazole effectively decreases the gastric proton pump′s activity, leading to a decrease in gastric acid secretion.
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Aciphex (Eisai Medical Research)
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Drug interactions
A product that may interact with this drug is: methotrexate (especially high-dose treatment). Some products need stomach acid so that the body can absorb them properly. Rabeprazole decreases stomach acid, so it may change how well these products work. Some affected products include ampicillin, atazanavir, erlotinib, levoketoconazole, nelfinavir, pazopanib, rilpivirine, sparsentan, certain azole antifungals (itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole), among others.
