RIVE LS 10S

About

This medication combines a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) with a prokinetic agent to comprehensively address gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and dyspepsia. The PPI component, likely Rabeprazole, works by irreversibly blocking the proton pumps in the stomach's parietal cells, thereby significantly reducing gastric acid secretion. This action is crucial for healing esophageal erosions and alleviating severe symptoms like heartburn and acid regurgitation. The prokinetic agent, Levosulpiride, enhances gastrointestinal motility by increasing the release of acetylcholine, which improves gastric emptying and reduces the frequency of reflux episodes. This dual action provides comprehensive relief by both suppressing acid production and improving the coordinated movement of food through the digestive tract. It is particularly effective for conditions where both acid hypersecretion and impaired gastrointestinal motility contribute to the patient's discomfort, offering a synergistic approach to treatment.

Uses

• Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
• Management of dyspepsia and indigestion.
• Relief from symptoms like heartburn and acid regurgitation.
• Improvement of gastric emptying and motility disorders.

Directions For Use

Take one capsule daily, preferably before a meal, or as directed by your physician. Swallow whole with water.

Benefits

• Effectively reduces stomach acid production.
• Improves gastrointestinal motility.
• Provides comprehensive relief for GERD.
• Helps heal esophageal damage.
• Reduces symptoms of bloating and discomfort.
• Convenient once-daily dosing.

Side Effects

• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Dizziness
• Flatulence
• Dry mouth
• Insomnia
• Fatigue
• Constipation
• Breast tenderness/enlargement (due to Levosulpiride)
• Extrapyramidal symptoms (rare, due to Levosulpiride)

Safety Measures

• Alcohol - Avoid alcohol as it can exacerbate acid reflux symptoms and potentially interact with the medication, reducing its effectiveness.
• Pregnancy - Consult a doctor. Use only if clearly needed and the potential benefits outweigh the risks, as data on Levosulpiride in pregnancy is limited.
• Breastfeeding - Not recommended during breastfeeding as both components may pass into breast milk and could affect the infant.
• Liver - Use with caution in patients with severe liver impairment; dose adjustment may be necessary.
• Kidney - Use with caution in patients with severe kidney impairment; dose adjustment may be necessary.
• Lung - No specific contraindications related to lung conditions, but general caution applies to polypharmacy in vulnerable patients.

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