Voquezna (Vonoprazan) is a prescription medication used to treat erosive esophagitis, a condition that damages the lining of the esophagus, the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. Chronic irritation, usually from stomach acids flowing back into the esophagus, is the primary cause of erosive esophagitis. Voquezna also relieves heartburn associated with non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Non-erosive GERD is a condition that causes heartburn and other symptoms without damaging the esophagus. Voquezna is used in combination with antibiotics to treat H.pylori infections. H.pylori infection is a bacterial infection that affects the stomach and duodenum. The active ingredient in Voquezna is Vonoprazan. Vonoprazan belongs to a class of medications called potassium-competitive acid blockers (PCABs). It works by blocking potassium from binding to proton pumps in the stomach. Proton pumps produce stomach acid and blocking them reduces the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Manufacturer Information
We currently offer the generic Vonoprazan from India also called Vonefi by Hetero Labs in the strength of 10 mg and 20 mg tablets. The brand Voquezna is not available.
Get medical help immediately if you have any of these signs or an allergic reaction while using Voquezna. The most common side effects of Voquezna may include the following:
• Bloating;
• Diarrhea;
• Fatigue;
• Headache;
• Taste changes
Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the severe side effects, including:
• Bone fractures;
• Severe skin reactions;
• Signs of an allergic reaction, such as trouble breathing, hives, swelling of the face, lips, or throat;
• Signs of low magnesium levels, such as jitteriness, irregular heartbeat, seizures, dizziness, muscle aches;
• Signs of low vitamin B-12 levels, such as lightheadedness, shortness of breath, pale skin, feeling tired, mood changes
These are not all of the side effects of Voquezna. Always contact your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
You should not use Voquezna if you are allergic to Vonoprazan or any ingredient in Voquezna. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant;
• Have kidney disease;
• Have liver problems;
• Have low blood levels of magnesium, calcium, or potassium
Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be drug interactions between the Voquezna and other medicines, such as atazanavir, clopidogrel, cilostazol, citalopram, ketoconazole, dasatinib, clarithromycin, etc. Avoid St. John’s wort, phenytoin, carbamazepine, and rifampin with Voquezna. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is unknown if this drug will harm an unborn baby. Discuss the benefits and risks of using Voquezna in pregnancy with your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. Vonoprazan passes into breast milk, but it is unknown if it can harm a nursing infant. Use this medicine exactly as your doctor prescribes. Voquezna comes as a tablet. Swallow the tablets whole. Do not crush, chew, or break them. You may take this medication with or without food. Your dose and dosing schedule will depend on the condition you are treating. If you are taking this drug twice daily, take your doses approximately 12 hours apart. Continue taking Voquezna for the entire prescribed course of treatment, even if you feel better before you finish all of it. Stopping the drug suddenly may make your condition worse. Store this drug at room temperature, away from light and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.