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Zapra belongs to the group of diuretics. What are the specific uses, dosages and ways of using the drug? Please refer to the article below for more details.
1. What is Zapra?
Zapra is a diuretic drug containing the main ingredient is Lansoprazole 30mg, and other excipients just enough for 1 tablet. The drug is prepared in the form of capsules and packed in a box of 5 blisters, 1 blister x 10 tablets.
Zapra is manufactured by a manufacturer from India - Micro Labs., Ltd. Currently, the drug has been circulated in Vietnam with registration number VN-4538-07.
2. Uses of Zapra
Zapra is often indicated for use in the treatment of cases such as gastritis / duodenum, gastric / duodenal ulcer, reflux esophagitis and Zollinger - Ellison syndrome.
Indications for drug use have been fully recorded on the instruction paper. Zapra may work for some situations outside of the guidelines. However, you only use it for cases when prescribed by a doctor.
3. Pharmacodynamics of the drug Zapra
Lansoprazole is a specific proton pump inhibitor (H. K* _ ATPase) of the gastric parietal cells. This active ingredient has the ability to inhibit the final stage of acid secretion, so it will reduce secretion.
Stomach acid regardless of the stimulus. Its inhibitory effect is rapid, effective and prolongs gastric acid secretion.
4. Pharmacokinetics of the drug Zapra
Lansoprazole is rapidly absorbed and reaches mean peak plasma concentrations after about 7 hours. The plasma concentration curve area and peak plasma concentration of lansoprazole were approximately equivalent at dosing throughout the study range (up to 60 mg). Bioavailability of the drug after entering the body is about 80% and is excreted in the urine.5. Recommended use and dosage of Zapra
Zapra drug is in capsule form, so it will be absorbed into the body through oral route. Recommended dosage of Zapra:
In case of stomach ulcers: 1 tablet a day before breakfast, using time from 4 to 8 weeks; In case of duodenal ulcer: 1 tablet a day before breakfast, for 2-4 weeks; Cases of reflux esophagitis and Zollinger - Ellison syndrome: Take 1 tablet daily before breakfast, using time from 4 to 8 weeks.
6. Notes when using Zapra
You do not use the drug for people who are sensitive to Lansoprazole or other ingredients; Doses higher than 30mg/day should not be used unless directed by a physician in patients with moderate hepatic impairment; There is no information available on the efficacy and safety of Zapra in children because it should not be used in pediatrics; There is currently no information on the efficacy and safety of Zapra for pregnant and lactating women. So should not be used for these 2 cases; Zapra can cause headaches, dizziness. Therefore, it is not recommended for people to drive or operate machinery; Lansoprazole may reduce symptoms or delay the diagnosis of major peptic ulcer disease, so the possibility of this disease should be excluded before use.
7. Undesirable effects of the drug Zapra
When using Zapra, you may experience some side effects such as: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, constipation, indigestion, fatigue, increased levels of serum gastrin, liver enzymes, hematocrit , hemoglobin , uric acid and proteinuria ....
In case of experiencing side effects or suspecting that it is caused by Zapra, you need to immediately notify your doctor for timely treatment.
Above is all information about Zapra, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy Zapra for home treatment because there may be unwanted side effects.
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