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Vagastat drug with the main ingredient is sucralfate, used in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases such as: peptic ulcer disease, chronic gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, prevention of recurrent duodenal ulcer. development, stomach ulcers due to stress. So who should Vagastat be used for?1. Effects of Vagastat
Vagastat belongs to the group of gastrointestinal drugs, the main ingredient is sucralfate 1500mg. The drug is indicated in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease, chronic gastritis, benign ulcer, prevention of recurrence of duodenal ulcer, prevention of gastric ulcer due to stress, treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. .2. How to use, dose of Vagastat
Vagastat is taken orally, must be taken on an empty stomach, not with meals. Dosage varies depending on the type and severity of the disease:
Duodenal ulcer use 2 packs / time, 2 times / day in the morning and before going to bed. Small sores need treatment for 4 weeks, large ulcers need treatment for 8 weeks. Benign stomach ulcers use 1 pack / time, 3 times / day, treat until the ulcer is completely healed, usually 6-8 weeks. For prevention of duodenal ulcer recurrence, use 1 sachet/time, 2 times/day, not to last more than 6 months. Can be combined with antibiotics such as metronidazole and amoxicillin in the treatment of H. pylori, the main cause of disease recurrence. Gastroesophageal reflux - esophageal dose 1 sachet/time, 3 times/day, one hour before breakfast, lunch and before bedtime.
3. Be careful when using Vagastat
During the use of Vagastat, caution should be exercised in some subjects.
Caution when used in people with renal impairment, because of the risk of increasing the serum aluminum concentration, especially with long-term use Not recommended for use in people with severe renal impairment The effect of the drug on pregnant women is unknown. pregnancy, however, the drug should be used only when absolutely necessary It is not known whether Vagastat is excreted in milk, but if so, it is very little because the drug is very little absorbed into the body. Do not use the drug while driving and operate machinery because it may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness
4. Side effects of Vagastat
Side effects of Vagastat include:
Common: Constipation Uncommon: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, bloating, indigestion, flatulence, dry mouth; itching, erythema of the skin; dizziness, dizziness, insomnia, drowsiness; back pain, headache. Rare: Urticaria, Quincke's edema, dyspnea, rhinitis, laryngospasm, facial edema. During the use of Vagastat, if you experience any side effects, you should notify your doctor for instructions.
5. Vagastat drug interactions
Vagastat may cause the following drug interactions:
Do not take at the same time as antacids because antacids can affect the ability of sucralfate to bind to the mucosa. Instead, take an antacid 30 minutes before or after taking sucralfate. Do not take at the same time as cimetidine, ranitidine, ciprofloxacin, nofloxacin, ofloxacin, digoxin, warfarin, phenytoin, theophylline, tetracycline, because it may reduce the absorption of sucralfate. Instead, it should be taken 2 hours before or after sucralfate. Above are the uses of Vagastat, patients should carefully read the instructions for use before using. If necessary, you can consult more doctors and pharmacists for faster results.
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