Rabeprazole 20 mg and Levosulpride 75 mg SR granules
Uses
Rabeprazole is used to treat symptoms of gastric acidity, gastro-intestinal reflux disease (heart burn), stomach and intestinal ulcers, and diseases associated with excessive acid production (Zollinger Ellison Syndrome).
How it works
Rabeprazole belongs to class of medications called proton pump inhibitors. It blocks the activity of the proton pumps in the stomach wall that produce acid, thereby reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Levosulpiride is used in the treatment of psychosis, depression, frequent persistent heart burn, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion (dyspepsia).
How it works
Levosulpride belongs to a class of medications called atypical antipsychotic agent. It acts by inhibiting the receptor (D2 and D3) found in the brain and subsequently decreasing the level of chemical compound (dopamine) present in the brain.
Common side effects
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, Postural hypotension (low blood pressure), Liver transaminases increased, Breast enlargement, Increase in body weight, Irregular menstrual cycle