Vonzai 20 mg Tablet

Composition of Vonzai 20 mg Tablet

Vonzai 20 mg Tablet contains Vonoprazan 20 mg (as vonoprazan fumarate) per tablet. It belongs to the Potassium-competitive acid blocker (P-CAB) class of medicines.

Uses of Vonzai 20 mg Tablet

• Treatment of acid-peptic disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• erosive esophagitis
• gastritis and peptic (gastric/duodenal) ulcer; acid suppression where rapid and sustained control of acidity is required (as prescribed).

Key benefits

• Rapid and sustained acid suppression
• Relieves GERD symptoms like heartburn and regurgitation
• Helps heal erosive esophagitis
• Supports healing of gastric/duodenal ulcers
• May improve night-time acidity control

How Vonzai 20 mg Tablet works

Vonoprazan is a potassium-competitive acid blocker (P-CAB) that directly inhibits the gastric H+/K+ ATPase (proton pump) in a reversible, potassium-competitive manner. It provides strong and sustained suppression of stomach acid secretion.

How to take Vonzai 20 mg Tablet

Take the tablet whole with water, preferably at the same time each day. It can be taken with or without food. Dose and duration are as directed by the doctor; do not crush/chew unless advised.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause confusion, blurred vision, sweating and a fast heartbeat. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Vonzai 20 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Vonzai are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Headache
• diarrhea
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• flatulence
• dizziness
• increased liver enzymes

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Vonzai 20 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Long-term acid suppression may increase risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, hypomagnesemia and gastrointestinal infections; use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration. Seek medical advice if alarm symptoms occur (unexplained weight loss, persistent vomiting, black stools, difficulty swallowing). Not intended for immediate relief of acute heartburn unless advised.

Do not take Vonzai if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

May reduce absorption/effect of medicines requiring an acidic gastric pH (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, erlotinib, iron salts). Caution with high-dose methotrexate (possible increased levels). Inform doctor about all medicines including antiplatelets/anticoagulants and antivirals.

How to store Vonzai 20 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Vonzai 20 mg Tablet

Take it before breakfast, not after a meal. Eat smaller meals, avoid late dinners, raise the head of your bed and avoid smoking — these do as much as the tablet for reflux.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ALKEM LAB

Therapeutic class:

Anti-ulcer/Anti-reflux (Acid suppressant)

Drug class:

Potassium-competitive acid blocker (P-CAB)