Rabeprazole: A comprehensive profile

Abstract Rabeprazole belongs to the class of anti-secretory drugs, with benzimidazoles substitution. These drugs induce gastric acid secretion through precise inhibition of the enzyme H+/K+-ATPase (acid or proton pump). This effect helps to treat and prevent conditions in which gastric acid directly aggravates symptoms such as duodenal and gastric ulcers. This chapter includes a comprehensive review of rabeprazole in terms of nomenclature, its physical-chemical properties, methods of preparation and ADME profiles. In addition, the chapter also includes a review of several methods for analysis of rebeprazole in its dosage forms and biological fluids.