Monograph Details
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Gastrointestinal Tract
> Hyperacidity, GERD, and ulcers
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PREVPAC |
| Manufacturer |
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TAP Pharmaceutical Products, Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Acid pump inhibitor + antibiotics (penicillin + macrolide). |
| Generic Name |
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Lansoprazole 30mg (2 caps containing e-c granules), amoxicillin 500mg (4 caps), clarithromycin 500mg (2 tabs); per pack. |
| Indications |
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To eradicate H. pylori to reduce risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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Lansoprazole 30mg + amoxicillin 1g + clarithromycin 500mg, all twice daily for 10 or 14 days. Renal dysfunction (CrCl <30mL/min): not recommended. |
| Extra Text |
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Note: For contraindications, precautions, interactions, and adverse reactions see entries for Prevacid, Biaxin, and Amoxil. |
| How Supplied |
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Prevpac—1 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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