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Rabeprazole

Generic Name
Rabeprazole
Brand Names
Aciphex, Pariet
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C18H21N3O3S
CAS Number
117976-89-3
Unique Ingredient Identifier
32828355LL
Background

Rabeprazole is an antiulcer drug in the class of proton pump inhibitors. It is a prodrug - in the acid environment of the parietal cells it turns into active sulphenamide form. Rabeprazole inhibits the H+, K+ATPase of the coating gastric cells and dose-dependent oppresses basal and stimulated gastric acid secretion.

Indication

For the treatment of acid-reflux disorders (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, H. pylori eradication, and prevention of gastroinetestinal bleeds with NSAID use.

Associated Conditions
Duodenal Ulcer, Gastric Ulcer, Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Heartburn, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Non-erosive Reflux Esophagitis Disease (NERD), Vomiting, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Develop NSAID-induced gastric ulcers, Erosive reflux esophagitis

A Double-blind, Comparative Study in Patients With Gastric Ulcer to Evaluate the Efficacy of Combination Use of E0671 and Rabeprazole Sodium

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Stomach Ulcer
Interventions
First Posted Date
2005-08-02
Last Posted Date
2018-10-29
Lead Sponsor
Eisai Co., Ltd.
Target Recruit Count
520
Registration Number
NCT00125736
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