Famotidine – Kvamatel tablets 20 mg 28 pcs

$17.00

Description

Latin name

Quamatel

release form

tablets, coated

Packing

28 pcs

Indications

peptic ulcer of the duodenum and stomach in the exacerbation phase, prevention of relapse

treatment and prevention of symptomatic ulcers of the stomach and duodenum (associated with NSAIDs, stressful, postoperative) srd1 reflux esophagitis

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

prevention of relapse of bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract

prevention of aspiration of the gastric o juice during general anesthesia (Mendelssohn syndrome).

Contraindications

pregnancy

lactation (breastfeeding)

childhood

hypersensitivity to the drug

hypersensitivity to other histamine H2 receptor blockers.

Caution: the drug should be prescribed for renal and hepatic insufficiency, for liver cirrhosis with a history of portosystemic encephalopathy.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

The drug is contraindicated in pregnancy.

If you need to use the drug during lactation, breastfeeding should be discontinued.

Composition of

1 tablet contains:

Active ingredient:

famotidine 20 mg

Excipients:

silicon dioxide colloidal

magnesium stearate

povidone K90 srdlkc sodium carbide

Dosage and administration of

In case of peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum in the acute phase, Kvamatel is prescribed at a dose of 40 mg once a day at bedtime or 20 mg 2 times a day, morning and evening. If necessary, the daily dose can be increased to 80-160 mg. The duration of treatment is an average of 4-8 weeks.

In order to prevent exacerbations of peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, Kvamatel is prescribed in a dose of 20 mg once a day at bedtime.

With reflux esophagitis, the drug is prescribed in a dose of 20 mg 2 times a day (morning and evening) for 6 weeks, if necessary – 40 mg 2 times a day.

With Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, the initial dose is 20-40 mg every 6 hours, if necessary, the daily dose can be increased to 240-480 mg. The duration of use of the drug depends on the clinical condition of the patient.

In order to prevent aspiration of gastric contents during general anesthesia, Kvamatel is prescribed in a dose of 40 mg on the eve of surgery and / or in the morning on the day of surgery.

Side effects of the digestive system: dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, flatulence, constipation, diarrhea, decreased appetite, increased liver transaminase activity, hepatocellular, cholestatic or mixed hepatitis, acute pancreatitis.

From the hemopoietic system: very rarely – agranulocytosis, pancytopenia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, hypo- or aplasia of the bone marrow.

Allergic reactions: urticaria, skin rash, itching, bronchospasm, angioedema, anaphylactic shock.

From the cardiovascular system: arrhythmia, bradycardia, AV block, decreased blood pressure.

From the side of the central nervous system: headache, dizziness, drowsiness, hallucinations, confusion, increased fatigue, depression, agitation, anxiety.

From the sensory organs: decreased visual acuity, tinnitus.

From the reproductive system: with prolonged use in high doses – hyperprolactinemia, gynecomastia, amenorrhea, decreased libido.

From the musculoskeletal system: arthralgia, muscle cramps.

Dermatological reactions: alopecia, acne vulgaris, dry skin, toxic epidermal necrolysis.

Other: fever.

Drug Interaction

Due to the increase in the pH of the contents of the stomach, Kwamatel with simultaneous application reduces the absorption of ketoconazole and itraconazole increases the absorption of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid.

Antacids and sucralfate co-administered with Kvamatel slow the absorption of famotidine.

The simultaneous intake of Kvamatel and bone marrow suppressants increases the risk of neutropenia.

Overdose

Symptoms: vomiting, motor excitation, tremor, decreased blood pressure, tachycardia, collapse.

Treatment: gastric lavage, symptomatic and supportive hemodialysis therapy.

Storage conditions

In the dark place at a temperature of 25 ° C.

Expiration

5 years.

tablet dosage form

dosage form

tablets

Gideon Richter, Vengriya