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Prevpac |
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- Description - |
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Prevpac is a prepackaged combination of drugs designed to cure duodenal ulcers causedby H. pylori bacteria, the most common source of ulcers. With two antibiotics and anacid-blocking agent, Prevpac will eradicate the H. pylori infection and improve your oddsof remaining ulcer-free. This type of therapy is usually reserved for people with an activeulcer and those who've had one for at least a year. |
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- Common Side Effects - |
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Diarrhea,headache,taste disturbances |
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Ampicillin
Astemizole (Hismanal)
Blood-thinning pills such as Warfarin (Coumadin)
Bromocriptine (Parlodel)
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Cisapride (Propulsid)
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Disopyramide (Norpace)
Ergotamine-based drugs for migraine such as Cafergot, D.H.E. 45 Injection, Ergostat, and Migranal Nasal Spray
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Iron supplements
Lovastatin (Mevacor)
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Pimozide (Orap)
Sucralfate (Carafate)
Tacrolimus (Prograf)
Terfenadine (Seldane)
Theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theolair)
Triazolam (Halcion)
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- Manufacturer - |
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TAP Pharmaceuticals Inc |
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675 North Field Drive |
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Lake Forest, IL 60045 |
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USA |
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