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  • Latin name: Quamatel
  • ATC code: A02BA03
  • Active substance: Famotidine (Famotidine)
  • Manufacturer: JSC "Gedeon Richter", Hungary
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  • Composition
  • Product form
  • Pharmacological action
  • Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
  • Indications kvamatel
  • Contraindications
  • Side effects
  • Kvamatel, instructions for use (method and dosage)
  • Overdose
  • Cooperation
  • Terms of sale
  • Storage conditions
  • Shelf life
  • Analogs
  • With alcohol
  • Reviews
  • Price, where to buy

 Kvamatel

Composition

One vial of the drug in the form of lyophilized powder, which is prepared from injection It contained the basic substance - famotidine   20mg. Auxiliary component is a solution sodium chloride   0, 9% in 5ml vial.

The composition of one of the coated pills   also includes a base substance 20 mg famotidine   and auxiliary components, for example,   lactose monohydrate.

Product form

The drug is available in the form of coated tablets tablets , Placed 14 pieces in each blister, 1-2 in a blister pack.

Also available Mini Kvamatel 14 tablets in a blister packaging.

Additionally, the drug comes in the form Lyophilized Powder From which the prepared injection. The tool is placed in vials to which are added with a solvent ampoule - 5 pieces of each substance in the package.

Pharmacological action

The drug has anti-ulcer effect Kvamatel.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

This drug, acting on the wall of the stomach, helps to effectively reduce the production of gastric juice, reducing its volume. This does not change the gastric evacuation functions, the blood circulation in the liver, secretory function of the pancreas and so on.

Dosage Form Mini Kvamatel   It is also used to treat ulcers of the stomach and duodenum 12. The main indication for the use of pills is heartburn . This not only eliminates the unpleasant symptoms but also preventing excessive production of hydrochloric acid. Therefore Mini Kvamatel   It helps eliminate heartburn and hinders the development of peptic ulcer disease.


To achieve a therapeutic effect lasting 10-12 hours, it may be enough single receiving medicament in dosage 20-40mg. If we take 10 mg, its effect will be maintained at about 9 o'clock. The drug is absorbed in the digestive tract, is metabolized in the liver, kidneys displayed using an insignificant part - as metabolites, and basically unchanged.

Indications kvamatel

  • peptic ulcer disease gastric and 12 duodenal ulcer   during an exacerbation, relapse prevention;
  • erosive gastro;
  • treatment and prevention of various injuries LCD, uncomplicated forms of illness.

Contraindications

  • lactation, pregnancy;
  • children's age;
  • drug intolerance and other histamine H2-receptors.

Special care is required kvamatel treated patients kidney   or hepatic insufficiency . cirrhosis of the liver Followed by portosystemic encephalopathy .

Side effects

Treatment kvamatel can lead to various undesirable reactions of the organism. Very often there are abnormalities in the functions of the digestive tract: nausea . vomiting Problems with a chair, loss of appetite . disruption of the liver , Dryness of the mouth.

Often suffering nervous, hematopoietic and cardiovascular system, which manifests itself: headache, dizziness , High fatigue, anxiety, heart rhythm disturbances, leukopenia . thrombocytopenia   and so on. Also can develop an allergic reaction, the body temperature rises, there is a muscle or joint pain, gynecomastia   and other. If you notice any unwanted effects need to see a specialist.

Kvamatel, instructions for use (method and dosage)

Despite the fact that the indications for use kvamatel include various gastrointestinal diseases associated with ulcerative lesions, should be excluded from treatment malignancy ulcers .

The injection solution prepared from a lyophilized powder, is used strictly for intravenous administration in a hospital setting. The drug made from the powder in the vial, mixing with the solvent from the vial. When the powder is completely dissolved, the tool slowly into a vein - 2 minutes.

In addition, the possible introduction of an intravenous infusion kvamatel. To this powder was dissolved in 5 ml sodium chloride 0, 9% and mixed with the infusion solution. The period of this type of administration may be 15-30 minutes.

The drug tablets should be taken not to crush and without chewing, drinking plenty of fluid. The dosage and duration of treatment is established by the attending physician for each patient.

This also applies to tablets Mini Kvamatel . However, in most cases, to adult patients suffering from heartburn caused by high acidity, must be taken daily for one tablet. To prevent heartburn, and postprandial symptoms and prescribed one tablet one hour before meals. The day may be receiving no more than 2 tablets.

Continuous treatment course should not exceed 2 weeks. If after 7 days of treatment the symptoms do not disappear an urgent need to visit the doctor - be retested and get a new medical appointment.

Overdose

Although no cases of overdose leads to severe abnormalities in the health or well-being, patients must comply with the assigned dosage. Treatment of overdose include gastric lavage   and carrying out the necessary symptomatic treatment.

Cooperation

Kvamatel no effect on biotransformation funds In which metabolism   It relates to a system   P450 .

Simultaneous use with Ketoconazole   may reduce its absorption by changing the formula gastric pH.

The decrease absorption of famotidine observed when combined with the drug antacid drugs .

Combined with preparations to welcome probenecid   reduces excretion famotidine .

Terms of sale

The preparation is available in pharmacies by prescription.

Storage conditions

Every form of the drug should be stored in a dry and dark place, at 15-25 degrees.

Shelf life

The drug in the tablets   It can store five years.

Powder for injection   - 3 years.

Mini Kvamatel   not more than 2 years.

Analogs kvamatel

Match code ATC 4th level:
  •  Kvamatel
 Famotidine
  •  Kvamatel
 Ranitidine

For drugs with similar action are:

  • Gasterogen;
  • Famotidine;
  • Famotel;
  • Pepsidin;
  • Famosan;
  • Gastrosidin.

Alcohol and Kvamatel

Instructions for use Kvamatel mini and other forms of the drug does not contain information on the admissibility of the use of alcohol during treatment. But since it is alcohol, among other factors, are irritating to the gastrointestinal tract, it is necessary to give up alcohol.

Reviews kvamatel

Numerous reviews of kvamatel confirm its effectiveness, as a result of treatment: pain disappear, improves the digestive system and so on. However, some users are interested in, from what Tablets Kvamatel   help best, and what form should be used for severe violations. In response, experts advise to visit a gastroenterologist and find out everything after inspection.

However, there are posts where patients are told that they kvamatel treatment did not help. Furthermore there are additional problems in the gastrointestinal tract.

Therefore it is recommended to take treatment kvamatel seriously and do not use it without a prescription from bouts of heartburn or stomach pain, since his admission need accurate diagnosis.

Price kvamatel where to buy

The pharmacies in Moscow and several Russian cities kvamatel price varies between 119-450 rubles.

In Ukraine, the drug can be purchased in various forms of cost 39-179 UAH.

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