Ilaprazole
Description
Ilaprazole is a medicine used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (a condition in which the stomach acid flows back into the food pipe), peptic ulcer (a condition in which the protective layer of your stomach and intestine gets damaged by the acid), and other stomach conditions associated with an excessive acid release. It works by inhibiting the release of acid into the stomach.
Ilaprazole shows common side effects such as diarrhoea, gas, headache, or nausea. These side effects usually subside with time. However, if they persist or worsen, consult your doctor for further assistance.
Ilaprazole should be taken before a meal. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablet. Swallow it as a whole with an adequate amount of water. The dose and duration of the medicine should be taken according to your doctor’s prescription. Take it for the recommended duration for best results. Avoid the discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen your symptoms.
Ilaprazole is not recommended if you are allergic to it. It should be used with caution if you have hypomagnesaemia (low level of magnesium, a mineral vital for nerve, muscles, and immune system functioning) or liver conditions. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Ilaprazole
- Nausea and gas
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
Uses of Ilaprazole
What is it prescribed for?
- Gastroesophagal Reflux Disease
- Peptic Ulcer
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for Ilaprazole to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which Ilaprazole remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Ilaprazole.
- Usage in pregnancy?Due to the lack of safety information, Ilaprazole should only be taken during pregnancy after consulting your doctor.
- Usage while breast-feeding?Ilaprazole should only be taken while breastfeeding after consulting your doctor, as it is unknown if the medicine passes into breastmilk.
Allergy
Avoid taking Ilaprazole if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Due to the lack of safety information, Ilaprazole should only be taken during pregnancy after consulting your doctor.
Breast-feeding
Ilaprazole should only be taken while breastfeeding after consulting your doctor, as it is unknown if the medicine passes into breastmilk.
General warnings
Hypomagnesaemia
Ilaprazole should be used with caution if you have hypomagnesaemia (low level of magnesium, a mineral vital for nerve, muscles, and immune system functioning), as it can worsen your condition. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.
Use in children
Ilaprazole is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age unless prescribed by the doctor as there is a lack of safety and efficacy data.
Osteoporosis
Ilaprazole should be used with caution if you have osteoporosis (a condition in which your bones become weak and brittle), as it can worsen your condition. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.
Liver disease
Ilaprazole should be used with caution if you have liver conditions, as it can worsen your health. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.
Missed Dose
Do not miss the dose of Ilaprazole. In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Do not take more than the recommended dose of Ilaprazole. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Amphetamine
Doxycycline
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Ilaprazole should be taken one hour before a meal, usually in the morning.
Do not break, crush, or chew the tablet. Swallow it as a whole with an adequate amount of water.
Do not take more than the recommended dose.
Avoiding eating food before bedtime. Also, avoid fatty and spicy foods, carbonated drinks, citrus fruits, tea, or coffee, as such foods and drinks can worsen your condition.
Consult your doctor if you do not find any improvement in your condition even after taking the medicine for 14 days.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Ilaprazole works by inhibiting the release of acid into the stomach.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Proton pump inhibitors
Schedule
Schedule H
Information on this page was last updated on 7 Sep 2022
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