Teprenone: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution

This information is not country-specific. Please refer to the Malaysia prescribing information.

Generic Medicine Info

Indications and Dosage

Oral
Gastritis, Peptic ulcer

Adult: 50 mg tid.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Special Precautions

Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established.

Adverse Reactions

Nausea, anorexia, dry mouth, diarrhoea, constipation, raised LFT, increase in serum cholesterol levels, headache.

Action

Description: Teprenone, a terpene analogue, has cytoprotective properties. It has been found to increase bicarbonate concentrations in the gastric mucus and aid in the healing of gastric lesions, without affecting the normal physiological functions of the stomach.
Pharmacokinetics:
Absorption: Peak plasma concentrations reached within 5 hr.

Storage

Store below 30°C.

MIMS Class

Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants

ATC Classification

A02BX15 - teprenone ; Belongs to the class of other drugs used in the treatment of peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

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