Tegojan 50mg (Tegoprazan)

Adult dose

This drug is administered to adults as follows. 1. Treatment of erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease Administer 50 mg orally once daily for 4 weeks. For patients whose esophagitis has not healed or whose symptoms persist, continue treatment for an additional 4 weeks. 2. Treatment of non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease Administer 50 mg orally once daily for 4 weeks. 3. Treatment of gastric ulcers Administer 50 mg orally once daily for 8 weeks. 4. Concomitant antibiotic therapy for Helicobacter pylori eradication in patients with peptic ulcers and/or chronic atrophic gastritis Patients infected with Helicobacter pylori should receive eradication therapy. Administer this drug 50 mg with amoxicillin 1 g and clarithromycin 500 mg orally twice daily for 7 days. 5. Maintenance therapy following treatment of erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease <25mg only> Administer 25 mg orally once daily. This drug may be taken with or without food.

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to this medication or its ingredients, or to benzimidazole derivatives, or have a history of such reactions. Also, patients taking certain medications including atazanavir, nelpivavir, or rilpivirine should not receive this medication. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should also not use this medication. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been sufficiently established in patients with liver or kidney dysfunction, therefore it should be used cautiously. In elderly patients, caution is required as physical functions may be reduced. Various side effects such as gastrointestinal disturbances, headache, dizziness, and skin rash may occur during the administration of this medication, and if any abnormal symptoms arise, please inform medical personnel. Long-term use may lead to vitamin B12 deficiency, increased risk of osteoporosis-related fractures, and hypomagnesemia, thus regular monitoring is necessary. Moreover, this medication suppresses gastric acid secretion, which may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bacterial infections, so if symptoms such as diarrhea persist, consult a physician. It may interact with other medications, so if you are taking other medicines, please inform medical personnel. Care should be taken while driving or operating machinery as the side effects of this medication may require close observation of your condition. Store in a safe place out of reach of children, and it is best not to transfer to another container.

Nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia, nasopharyngitis, viral upper respiratory infection, chest discomfort, epigastric pain, abdominal discomfort, constipation, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, vomiting, belching, lower abdominal pain, gastric ulcer, rectal bleeding, erosive duodenitis, bloating, gastric polyps, gastroesophageal reflux disease, intestinal metaplasia, hematemesis, hemorrhoids, melena, folliculitis, bacterial gastroenteritis, latent tuberculosis, increased alanine aminotransferase, increased gamma-glutamyl transferase, increased blood bilirubin, increased aspartate aminotransferase, increased blood creatine phosphokinase, presence of hematuria, positive urine red blood cells, increased blood gastrin, increased blood triglycerides, fatigue, ligament sprain, concussion, abrasion, foot fracture, joint damage, muscle strain, myalgia, arthralgia, tendinitis, headache, dizziness, vascular edema, dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, cough, oropharyngeal pain, throat irritation, vaginal discharge, vulvar pruritus, breast calcification, adenomyosis, ovarian cyst, biliary stones, liver cyst, overactive bladder, nocturia, kidney cyst, gastric adenocarcinoma, breast cancer, gastrointestinal adenoma, uterine leiomyoma, ventricular ectopic beats, lymphadenitis, anemia, insomnia, dental implant, toothache, diabetes, hypertension, thyroid cyst, diarrhea, epigastric pain, abdominal distension, taste abnormalities, headache, urticaria, dry mouth, anal incontinence, duodenitis, passage of blood in stools, oral sensory changes, migraine, drowsiness, taste disorder, pruritus, erythema, rash, drug rash, toxic skin rash, cystitis, shingles, milia, sinusitis, tonsillitis, myasthenia, chest pain, back pain, musculoskeletal stiffness, voice disorders, palpitations, flushing, facial flushing, choroiditis, retinal disorders, facial paralysis, sensory abnormalities, cystitis, bronchitis, periodontitis, scoliosis, musculoskeletal discomfort, intervertebral disc disorders of the spine, osteoporosis, arthralgia, back pain, contusions, pelvic fracture, skin abrasion, dental fracture, wrist fracture, laryngeal ulceration, wet cough, chronic urticaria, hearing loss, thyroid mass, hepatic steatosis, nephrolithiasis, limb pain

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is best to store it at room temperature, between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pale pink rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle