Revaprazan
Description
Revaprazan is used for the short term treatment of gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer and for improvement of mucosal lesion in acute and chronic gastritis. It decreases the acid produced in the stomach and helps in promoting the healing of ulcers.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Revaprazan
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Abdominal pain
- Fever
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Rash
Uses of Revaprazan
What is it prescribed for?
- Gastro-duodenal ulcers
- Acute and Chronic Gastritis
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Revaprazan or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Kidney Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Other medicines
Revaprazan may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact your doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Ketoconazole
Disease interactions
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases or active liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine exactly as instructed by your doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine before completion of the course/without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by suppressing the gastric acid secretion, thereby improving the ulcer healing process.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Proton pump inhibitors
Schedule
Schedule H
Revaprazan [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2018 [cited 11 December 2018]. Available from:
Revaprazan Hydrochloride [Internet]. Pharmacodia.com. 2019 [cited 19 February 2019]. Available from:
Information on this page was last updated on 19 Feb 2019
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