Synonyms: AcipHex® | E-3810 | Pariet®
rabeprazole is an approved drug (FDA (1999))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. This compound is a prodrug which is converted into the active sulphenamide form in the acid environment of the parietal cells.
Marketed formulations may contain rabeprazole sodium (PubChem CID 14720269). ![]() View more information in the IUPHAR Pharmacology Education Project: rabeprazole |
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Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
Rabeprazole irreversibly inhibits the gastric potassium-transporting ATPase. This proton pump is responsible for secreting H+ ions into the stomach, creating acidic pH. View further gene and protein details for the transporter subunits on the H+/K+-ATPases page. |
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For extended ADME data see the following: Electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) Drugs.com |