name: | Vonoprazan |
ATC code: | A02BC08 | route: | oral |
n-compartments | 1 |
Vonoprazan is a potassium-competitive acid blocker (P-CAB) used for the treatment of acid-related diseases such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcer. It is approved and used in various countries for gastric acid suppression.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported for healthy adult volunteers after single oral administration.
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