Vonoprafen tablets are an effective medication used to treat gastric ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). They contain the active ingredient vonoprazan, which belongs to a group of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). This medication reduces gastric acid secretion, which helps heal ulcers and relieve the bothersome symptoms of reflux, thus improving patients' quality of life.
The active ingredient in Vonoprafen tablets:
Vonoprazan: acts as a proton pump inhibitor by inhibiting the H+/K+-ATPase enzyme in the parietal cells of the stomach, reducing gastric acid production.
Available strengths of Vonoprafen tablets:
Vonoprazan 10 mg tablets.
Vonoprazan 20 mg tablets.
Indications for Vonoprafen tablets:
Treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers.
Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Treatment of erosive esophagitis.
Prevention of gastric and duodenal ulcers caused by NSAID use.
Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It is used with antibiotics to treat Helicobacter pylori.
Drug Interactions for Vonoprafen Tablets
Tell your doctor about all the medications and supplements you are taking.
It may reduce the absorption of some medications, such as ketoconazole and itraconazole.
It may increase the effect of some medications, such as digoxin and warfarin.