Rebamipide: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution

Generic Medicine Info Patient Medicine Information

This information is not country-specific. Please refer to the Philippines prescribing information.

Generic Medicine Info

Indications and Dosage

Oral
Gastric ulcer, Gastritis

Adult: 100 mg tid, usually in the morning, evening and before bedtime.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Special Precautions

Elderly. Pregnancy and lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Significant: Dizziness, drowsiness, thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, hypersensitivity and anaphylactoid reactions (e.g. hives, rash, itching, eczema), shock, jaundice. Rarely, liver dysfunction.
Gastrointestinal disorders: Constipation, dry mouth, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal pain, belching, sensation of abdominal enlargement, taste abnormality.
Investigations: Increased AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase, or BUN levels.

Patient Counseling Information

This drug may cause drowsiness or dizziness, if affected, do not drive or operate machinery.

Action

Description: Rebamipide is postulated to increase prostaglandin E₂ in gastric mucosa and elevate gastric mucous, gastric mucosal blood flow and secretion of gastric alkaline. It also stimulates gastric mucosal cell growth and decreases gastric mucosa injury.
Pharmacokinetics:
Absorption: Time to peak plasma concentration: 2 hours.
Distribution: Plasma protein binding: 98.4-98.6%.
Excretion: Via urine (approx 10% as unchanged drug).

Chemical Structure

Storage

Store below 30°C.

MIMS Class

Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants

ATC Classification

A02BX14 - rebamipide ; Belongs to the class of other drugs used in the treatment of peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

References

Anon. Rebamipide. Lexicomp Online. Hudson, Ohio. Wolters Kluwer Clinical Drug Information, Inc. https://online.lexi.com. Accessed 05/04/2021.

Buckingham R (ed). Rebamipide. Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference [online]. London. Pharmaceutical Press. https://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 05/04/2021.

Mucopro 100 mg Tablet (Kaufmann Pharma Inc.). MIMS Philippines. https://mims.com/philippines. Accessed 05/04/2021.

Mucosta Tablets 100 (A. Menarini Singapore Pte Ltd). National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency - Ministry of Health Malaysia. https://www.npra.gov.my. Accessed 05/04/2021.

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