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K-Cab

K-Cab

Manufacturer:

Pharmaniaga Marketing

Distributor:

Pharmaniaga Logistics
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Tegoprazan
Indications/Uses
Erosive/non-erosive GERD, gastric ulcer. H. pylori eradication w/ appropriate antibiotic therapy in patients w/ peptic ulcer &/or chronic atrophic gastritis.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult Erosive GERD 50 mg once daily for 4 wk, additional 4-wk may be considered in patient who do not heal or have persistent symptoms after 4 wk. Non-erosive GERD 50 mg once daily for 4 wk. Gastric ulcer 50 mg once daily for 8 wk. H. pylori eradication Tegoprazan 50 mg, clarithromycin 500 mg & amoxicillin 1 g bd for 7 days.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to tegoprazan or substituted benzimidazoles. Concomitant use w/ atazanavir, nelfinavir or rilpivirin-containing products. Pregnancy & lactation.
Special Precautions
Exclude gastric malignancy prior to treatment. Increased risk for osteoporosis-related hip, wrist or spine fractures; GI infections eg, Salmonella, Campylobacter, Clostridium difficile. Vit B12 deficiency. Periodic monitoring of Mg levels prior to initiation. High-dose & long-term use. Elderly.
Adverse Reactions
Nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia; nasopharyngitis, viral URTI; chest discomfort.
Drug Interactions
Decreased absorption of ketoconazole, itraconazole, ampicillin ester, atazanavir, Fe salts, erlotinib, gefitinib, mycophenolate mofetil. Increased absorption of digoxin. Decreased plasma conc of nelfinavir, rilpivirin. Increased AUCT of clarithromycin. Increased exposure w/ CYP3A4 & P-gp inhibitors. Decreased AUC0-12 & Css,max w/ metronidazole, tetracycline, bismuth.
MIMS Class
Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants
ATC Classification
A02BC09 - tegoprazan ; Belongs to the class of potassium-competitive acid blocker. Used in the treatment of peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Presentation/Packing
Form
K-Cab FC tab 50 mg
Packing/Price
30's
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