Actorab 20 Mg Powder for Injection (Rabeprazole)
Price range: $51.88 through $81.00Required
| Pack Size | Price | Unit Price | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Pack/s | $51.88 | $12.97 / pack | ||
| 8 Pack/s | $68.81 | $8.60 / pack | ||
| 12 Pack/s | $81.00 | $6.75 / pack |
About Actorab 20 Mg Powder for Injection (Rabeprazole)
Medicine information
- Active ingredient
- Rabeprazole sodium
- Delivery time
- 14-21 business days after dispatch for destinations covered by the Rest of World delivery framework; customs or local carrier delays may extend transit.
- Indication
- Intravenous treatment of acid-related gastrointestinal conditions when oral proton-pump-inhibitor therapy is unsuitable, including gastric or duodenal ulcer and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). CDSCO specifically lists rabeprazole sodium injection as an alternative to oral therapy for patients unable to take an oral proton pump inhibitor.
- Manufacturer
- Fitwel Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
- Packaging
- Vial
- Strength
- 20 mg
- Dosage form
- Powder for injection (lyophilized powder)
- Route
- Intravenous
Medicine overview
Actorab 20 mg Powder for Injection contains 20 mg rabeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that reduces stomach acid production. The manufacturer lists Actorab Injection as a 20 mg rabeprazole product supplied in vials. Rabeprazole injection is given intravenously and is particularly useful when acid suppression is required but oral PPI treatment cannot be used. Indian regulatory information describes 10 mg and 20 mg rabeprazole sodium injections as lyophilized powder for intravenous injection.
What it is used for
Actorab Injection is used for conditions requiring suppression of gastric acid when oral treatment is unsuitable. Regulatory information supports intravenous rabeprazole for gastric and duodenal ulcers and GERD in patients unable to take oral proton pump inhibitors. Product information for intravenous rabeprazole also includes severe erosive or ulcerative GERD and bleeding or severely eroded gastric or duodenal ulcers among its indications.
How it works
Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. It acts on acid-producing parietal cells in the stomach and inhibits the H+/K+-ATPase enzyme, commonly called the gastric proton pump. This blocks the final stage of gastric acid secretion and lowers the amount of acid entering the stomach. Reducing acidity helps control acid-related injury and symptoms and supports healing in conditions such as GERD and peptic ulcer disease.
How it is taken
Actorab is administered intravenously by a healthcare professional; it is not intended for oral, intramuscular, or self-administration. Rabeprazole sodium injection is supplied as lyophilized powder that must be reconstituted before intravenous administration. CDSCO identifies the 10 mg and 20 mg vial formulations specifically for IV injection. The exact method, dilution, administration time, duration of treatment, and transition to oral therapy should follow the product's prescribing information and the treating clinician's instructions.
Important warnings
Do not use rabeprazole in patients with known hypersensitivity to rabeprazole, substituted benzimidazoles, or formulation ingredients. Improvement in acid-related symptoms does not rule out gastric or esophageal malignancy, so appropriate investigation may be required. Caution is advised in severe hepatic dysfunction. Because rabeprazole changes gastric acidity, it can alter absorption of medicines whose availability depends on stomach pH; documented examples include ketoconazole and digoxin. Seek prompt medical attention for a severe allergic reaction or other serious or unexpected symptoms.
Side effects and monitoring
Commonly reported effects with intravenous rabeprazole include headache and injection-site reactions; gastrointestinal effects such as diarrhea or constipation can occur. Other reported effects include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, flatulence, cough and rhinitis. Less common or rare findings include rash, elevated liver enzymes and blood-count abnormalities such as leukopenia, thrombocytopenia or neutropenia. Monitoring should be based on clinical condition, treatment duration, concomitant medicines and relevant laboratory findings.
Pregnancy
Product information for intravenous rabeprazole states that adequate controlled safety data in pregnant women are lacking and lists pregnancy as a contraindication. Use during pregnancy therefore requires specialist assessment and should follow the specific product prescribing information.
Breastfeeding
It is not known whether unchanged rabeprazole passes into human breast milk. Product information advises deciding between discontinuing breastfeeding and discontinuing rabeprazole, taking into account the importance of treatment to the mother.
Food and drink
Because Actorab is administered intravenously rather than swallowed, administration is not directly dependent on meals.
Frequently asked questions
Why would rabeprazole be given as an injection instead of a tablet?
The intravenous form can be used when acid suppression is required but the patient cannot appropriately take an oral proton pump inhibitor. It should be administered by a healthcare professional.
Is Actorab 20 mg Injection the same as Actorab 20 mg tablets?
No. They contain the same acid-suppressing medicine at the stated 20 mg strength, but the dosage forms and administration routes are different. The injection is an intravenous formulation and must not be treated as interchangeable with the oral tablet.
Does rabeprazole injection reduce stomach acid immediately?
Rabeprazole directly inhibits the proton pumps responsible for the final stage of gastric acid secretion. The clinical response and required duration depend on the condition being treated.
Can I inject Actorab myself at home?
No routine self-administration instructions have been verified for this product. It is a powder for intravenous injection that requires reconstitution and administration by an appropriately trained healthcare professional.
Can rabeprazole injection interact with other medicines?
Yes. By substantially reducing stomach acidity, rabeprazole can change the absorption of medicines that depend on gastric pH; documented examples include ketoconazole and digoxin. Healthcare professionals should review concurrent medicines before treatment.
What side effects can occur with intravenous rabeprazole?
Headache, injection-site reactions, constipation and diarrhea have been reported. Other effects can include dizziness, nausea, vomiting or abdominal discomfort; uncommon or rare reactions include rash, liver-enzyme changes and abnormalities in blood-cell counts.
Can Actorab 20 mg Powder for Injection be used during pregnancy?
Intravenous rabeprazole product information states that adequate controlled human pregnancy safety data are lacking and lists pregnancy as a contraindication. A clinician should assess the situation and the applicable product information.
Does Cheap Generic Med ship Actorab internationally?
Cheap Generic Med uses an international fulfilment model and dispatches orders from India to supported countries. Shipping availability does not establish that personal import is permitted in a destination country; prescription, customs and import requirements can vary.
Will an international Actorab order have tracking?
Under Cheap Generic Med's standard tracked international fulfilment model, a tracking number should be provided after dispatch. New tracking details may take 24–72 hours to begin showing carrier movement.
Sources
Medical information notice: This information does not replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Use prescription medicine only as directed by the prescriber and the approved product information.
| Active Ingredients | Rabeprazole (20Mg) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fitwel Pharmaceuticals Private Limited |
| Packaging | Qty |
| strength | 20mg |
| Delivery Time | 6 To 15 days |
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