Revaprazan Medication Information
Get detailed information on Revaprazan, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Revaprazan provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
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Generic Name : Revaprazan Pronunciation : Re-va-pra-zan Therapeutic Classification : AntiulcersTrade Names/Brand Names of Revaprazan
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Overview of Revaprazan
Revaprazan is a drug approved for use in Korea and India for the treatment of gastritis.It acts as an acid pump antagonist and reduces the gastric acid secretion in the body.
Why is Revaprazan Prescribed? (Indications)
Revaprazan is prescribed for the treatment of duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer and gastritis.Revaprazan is classified a reversible acid pump antagonist (APA or a potassium-competitive acid blocker) since it acts in a mechanism different from irreversible proton pump inhibitors, such as omeprazole.
Revaprazan is not dependent upon secretion status of a proton pump or acid activation of a drug in a stomach.
Revaprazan has long-lasting acid-suppressive effects. Revaprazan is approved for use only in Korea and India.
When should Revaprazan not be taken? (Contraindications)
Revaprazan is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to the drug.What is the dosage of Revaprazan?
The recommended dose of revaprazan is a 200mg tablet once daily.How should Revaprazan be taken?
Revaprazan should be taken 30 min before food.What are the warnings and precautions for Revaprazan?
• Caution should be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• Caution should be taken when giving the drug to patients with kidney and liver disease.
What are the side effects of Revaprazan?
Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, flatulenceCentral nervous system: Headache
Others: Rhinorrhea