Alavix Tablets

Adult dose

Generally, take 2 tablets orally twice a day, regardless of meals, in the morning and before bedtime. 1) Gastric and duodenal ulcers: Take 2 tablets twice a day or take 4 tablets once at bedtime. For duodenal ulcer patients, 4 tablets may be taken twice a day in the morning and before bedtime. 2) Gastroesophageal reflux disease: Take 2 tablets twice a day for 8 weeks or take 4 tablets once at bedtime.

This medication should not be used in patients undergoing dialysis treatment or in those with renal function issues. Additionally, it should not be administered to patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication or its components, those with a history of acute porphyria, patients who have undergone upper gastrointestinal surgery, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, premature infants and neonates, and patients on potassium-restricted diets. Use with caution in patients with poor liver function, a history of drug allergies, the elderly, patients with renal dysfunction history, and those taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It may particularly hide symptoms of stomach cancer, so patients with gastric ulcers or middle-aged individuals who have recently experienced new dyspeptic symptoms should confirm whether it is malignant before treatment. Patients with Helicobacter pylori in gastric or duodenal ulcers require eradication therapy, and severe patients in intensive care units or those with hypophosphatemia also need caution. This medication may rarely cause severe allergic reactions or skin rashes, reduced blood cell counts, liver function abnormalities, arrhythmias, gastrointestinal disorders, neurological disorders, muscle pain, alopecia, and other various side effects, so if any adverse symptoms occur, the medication should be stopped immediately and the physician should be consulted. Avoid long-term use without medical supervision and consider switching to another medication if there is no therapeutic effect. The elderly, patients with chronic lung diseases, diabetes, and immunocompromised patients may have an increased risk of pneumonia, so caution is advised. If you feel dizziness or drowsiness while taking this medication, it is advisable to avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery. Additionally, this medication may interact with other drugs, so it is particularly important to consult a healthcare professional when taking anticoagulants, certain antibiotics, anticonvulsants, etc. It is safest for pregnant or breastfeeding women to avoid using this medication, and its safety in children has not been established, so it is preferable to avoid use in pediatric patients. This medication may affect test results, so reference should be made during examinations, and in cases of overdose, emergency measures such as inducing vomiting or gastric lavage should be taken. Finally, this medication reduces gastric acid secretion, which can promote bacterial growth in the stomach, and long-term use may require ophthalmologic examination for eye health.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, anaphylactic shock, bronchospasm, vasculitis, jaundice, severe hepatitis, consciousness disorder, seizures, myotonic seizures, rhabdomyolysis, shock, blood dyscrasias (agranulocytosis, pancytopenia, bone marrow depression, aplastic anemia), acute interstitial nephritis, heart block, complete heart block

Mild side effects

• Skin rash
• angioedema
• fever
• hypotension
• chest pain
• granulocytopenia
• leukopenia
• thrombocytopenia
• elevated serum enzyme levels
• nausea

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air ingress and kept at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain its efficacy and prevents degradation.

Appearance

Green round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle