Albitin Tablet

Adult dose

Usually administered as 2 tablets orally twice a day irrespective of meals, in the morning and at bedtime. 1) Gastric and duodenal ulcers Take 2 tablets twice a day or 4 tablets once before bed. Especially in patients with duodenal ulcers, administering 4 tablets twice daily in the morning and at bedtime can achieve a higher treatment rate. Dosage is similar for the prevention of ulcers due to the administration of NSAIDs or long-term use of NSAIDs.

This medication should not be used in patients undergoing dialysis or with impaired kidney function. Additionally, it should not be administered to patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication or its ingredients, patients with a history of acute porphyria, patients who have undergone gastric surgery, pregnant women or those who might become pregnant, premature infants and newborns, and patients on a dietary regimen that restricts potassium intake. Patients with liver dysfunction, a history of hypersensitivity reactions, the elderly, patients with a history of kidney diseases, and those taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should exercise caution when administering this medication. Particularly, since it may mask symptoms of gastric cancer, patients with gastric ulcers and middle-aged or older patients who have newly developed or changed dyspeptic symptoms should be assessed for malignancy before use. Patients with gastric or duodenal ulcers who are infected with Helicobacter pylori should receive eradication therapy, and severely ill patients in intensive care or those with hypophosphatemia and patients who have difficulty swallowing should also be cautious when administering this medication. This medication can rarely cause severe allergic reactions or shock; therefore, if any abnormal symptoms appear during use, stop the medication immediately and seek appropriate treatment. Allergic symptoms such as skin rash, hives, angioedema, fever, bronchospasm, hypotension, chest pain, etc., may occur, so caution is advised. Regular blood tests are required as leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, or liver function abnormalities may appear in blood tests. Various side effects have been reported, including cardiac irregularities, gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.), neurological symptoms (dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, seizures, etc.), muscle pain, skin rash, etc. If any abnormal symptoms occur, inform a healthcare provider immediately. If the medication does not provide an effect without long-term use, it is advisable to switch to another drug. Elderly patients or those with chronic lung disease, diabetes, or weakened immune systems may have an increased risk of pneumonia, requiring caution. If dizziness or drowsiness occurs while taking this medication, avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery. This medication may interact with other drugs, so particularly when taken alongside anticoagulants, frequent blood tests are necessary, and dosages should be spaced apart from certain antibiotics, anticonvulsants, antacids, etc. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should refrain from using this medication, and safety in pediatric patients has not been established, so it is advisable not to administer it in children. In the case of overdose, treatment such as vomiting or gastric lavage may be necessary, and in severe cases, it can be removed through blood dialysis. This medication decreases gastric acid secretion, which may promote bacterial proliferation in the stomach; therefore, regular screenings, including ocular examinations, are necessary during long-term use.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (including angioedema), chest tightness (including chest pain), difficulty breathing (including bronchospasm), cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache.

Mild side effects

• Skin rash
• hives
• angioedema
• fever
• bronchospasm
• hypotension
• chest pain
• nausea
• vomiting
• constipation

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that does not allow air to enter, and it is advisable to keep it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the drug's effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance

This medication is a round white film-coated tablet.

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle