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Voltapraz 20 mg Tablet 10's Substitute

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Composition:

VONOPRAZAN-20MG

Uses:

Voltapraz 20 mg Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of reflux esophagitis, ulcers and helicobacter Pylori Infection, to prevent the recurrence of gastric or duodenal ulcers. The detailed uses of Voltapraz 20 mg Tablet 10's are as follows:<br/>• Treatment of Esophagitis: Voltapraz 20 mg Tablet 10's helps heal damage to the oesophagus caused by stomach acid and reduces symptoms like heartburn and acid reflux.<br/>• Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) Infection: Voltapraz 20 mg Tablet 10's is used in combination with antibiotics to eliminate H. pylori bacteria, which can cause stomach ulcers and helps prevent recurrence of ulcers and gastritis.<br/>• Healing Stomach Ulcers: Voltapraz 20 mg Tablet 10's Reduces excess stomach acid, allowing ulcers to heal faster. Protects the stomach lining from further damage.<br/>• Prevention of Ulcer Recurrence: Voltapraz 20 mg Tablet 10's helps prevent ulcers from coming back, especially in individuals prone to acid-related issues, and is often prescribed for long-term acid suppression therapy.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Voltapraz 20 mg Tablet 10's offers several advantages over traditional proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). It has a faster onset of action, providing quicker relief for acid-related discomfort. Compared to traditional PPIs, it doesn't require stomach acid for activation, making it effective in all gastric conditions. Its effects are not influenced by meals, allowing flexible timing. Voltapraz 20 mg Tablet 10's provides stronger and more sustained suppression of gastric acid secretion, ensuring potent inhibition. Additionally, it remains stable in the stomach, delivering long-lasting effects.

FAQs

Voltapraz 20 mg Tablet 10's is used for the treatment of reflux esophagitis, gastric ulcer, and duodenal ulcer. It also helps prevent the recurrence of gastric or duodenal ulcers during the use of low-dose aspirin or NSAIDs. Besides this, Voltapraz 20 mg Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection, usually in combination with both amoxicillin and clarithromycin or with amoxicillin alone.

Voltapraz 20 mg Tablet 10's contains Vonoprazan. It works by inhibiting the H+, K+-ATPase enzyme in the stomach's parietal cells, which reduces the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Thereby, Voltapraz 20 mg Tablet 10's helps treat reflux esophagitis, gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, and Helicobacter pylori infection.

Yes, Voltapraz 20 mg Tablet 10's can be taken with antibiotics such as amoxicillin and clarithromycin, especially for Helicobacter pylori treatment if prescribed by the doctor. Follow your doctor’s advice for proper usage and dosage.

Do not stop taking Voltapraz 20 mg Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor, as it may reduce the medication’s effectiveness. To treat your condition effectively, continue taking Voltapraz 20 mg Tablet 10's for as long as prescribed by your doctor. If you experience any difficulty taking Voltapraz 20 mg Tablet 10's, do not hesitate to speak with your doctor.

Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine to ensure it is safe for both the mother and the baby. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.

Taking higher doses than prescribed is ineffective and may cause side effects. Therefore, it's essential to follow the dosage instructions provided by your doctor to ensure safe and effective use.

Avoid alcohol while taking Voltapraz 20 mg Tablet 10's, as it can increase stomach acid and worsen symptoms like heartburn, acid reflux, and indigestion; it also may interfere with the medication’s effectiveness.

Avoid spicy, fatty, and acidic foods while taking Voltapraz 20 mg Tablet 10's, as they can irritate the stomach, increase acid production, and make symptoms like heartburn and indigestion worse.

Common side effects include diarrhoea, bloating, stomach pain, nausea, and indigestion. Seek medical care if the symptoms persist or worsen.

Voltapraz 20 mg Tablet 10's may cause serious side effects like kidney problems, C. difficile-associated diarrhoea, bone fractures, severe skin reactions, low vitamin B12 levels, low magnesium levels or fundic gland polyps (stomach growths). Consult the doctor if you experience symptoms of kidney problems (decreased urine or blood in urine), C. difficile-associated diarrhoea (watery stools, stomach pain, fever), bone fractures, severe skin reactions (skin rash, fever, chills, body aches, shortness of breath), low vitamin B12 (lightheadedness, tingling, numbness, muscle weakness, irregular heart beat, shortness of breath, tiredness, mood changes), or low magnesium (dizziness, irregular heartbeat, spasms of hands/feet, muscle weakness, seizures).