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Vonoprazan

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Proton pump inhibitors
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Voquezna

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Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK, is a co-packaged product containing vonoprazan, a potassium-competitive acid blocker (PCAB), amoxicillin, a penicillin class antibacterial, and clarithromycin, a macrolide antimicrobial, indicated for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in adults. ( 1.1 ) VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK, is a co-packaged product containing vonoprazan, a PCAB, and amoxicillin, a penicillin class antibacterial, indicated for the treatment of H. pylori infection in adults. ( 1.1 ) To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK, VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK and other antibacterial drugs, VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK and VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Helicobacter pylori Infection VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK or VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK are indicated for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ) infection in adults [see Clinical Studies (14) ]. 1.2 Usage To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK, VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK and other antibacterial drugs, VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK and VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Vonoprazan suppresses basal and stimulated gastric acid secretion at the secretory surface of the gastric parietal cell through inhibition of the H + , K + -ATPase enzyme system in a potassium competitive manner. Because this enzyme is regarded as the acid (proton) pump within the parietal cell, vonoprazan has been characterized as a type of gastric proton-pump inhibitor, in that it blocks the final step of acid production. Vonoprazan does not require activation by acid. Vonoprazan may selectively concentrate in the parietal cells in both the resting and stimulated states. Vonoprazan binds to the active proton pumps in a noncovalent and reversible manner. Amoxicillin is an antibacterial drug. Clarithromycin is a macrolide antimicrobial drug [see Microbiology (12.4) ]. Acid suppression enhances the replication of H. pylori bacteria and the stability and effectiveness of antimicrobials in the treatment of H. pylori infection.
How to use / dosing
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK : The recommended dosage is vonoprazan 20 mg plus amoxicillin 1,000 mg plus clarithromycin 500 mg, each given twice daily (morning and evening, 12 hours apart), with or without food, for 14 days. ( 2.1 ) VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK : The recommended dosage is vonoprazan 20 mg twice daily (morning and evening) plus amoxicillin 1,000 mg, three times a day (morning, mid-day, and evening), with or without food, for 14 days. ( 2.2 ) See full prescribing information for the recommended dosage for patients with renal or hepatic impairment. ( 2.3 , 2.4 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage for VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK is a co-packaged product containing vonoprazan tablets, amoxicillin capsules, and clarithromycin tablets each given twice daily (in the morning and evening, 12 hours apart) with or without food, for 14 days [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . The recommended adult oral dosage of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK is the following: In the morning, take 20 mg of vonoprazan (one oval pale red tablet), 1,000 mg of amoxicillin (two yellow capsules), and 500 mg of clarithromycin (one oval white tablet) In the evening, take 20 mg of vonoprazan (one oval pale red tablet), and 1,000 mg of amoxicillin (two yellow capsules), and 500 mg of clarithromycin (one oval white tablet) 2.2 Recommended Dosage for VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK is a co-packaged product containing vonoprazan tablets and amoxicillin capsules given with or without food, for 14 days [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . The recommended adult oral dosage of VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK is the following: In the morning, take 20 mg of vonoprazan (one oval pale red tablet) and 1,000 mg of amoxicillin (two yellow capsules) Mid-day, take 1,000 mg of amoxicillin (two yellow capsules) In the evening, take 20 mg of vonoprazan (one oval pale red tablet) and 1,000 mg of amoxicillin (two yellow capsules) 2.3 Recommended Dosage in Patients with Renal Impairment The recommended dosage of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK and VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK in adult patients with renal impairment is described in Table 1 [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Table 1: Recommended Dosage of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK and VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK in Patients with Renal Impairment Estimated GFR Recommended Dosage VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK 30 mL/minute or greater 20 mg vonoprazan twice daily 1,000 mg amoxicillin twice daily 500 mg clarithromycin twice daily 20 mg vonoprazan twice daily 1,000 mg amoxicillin three times daily Less than 30 mL/minute Use is not recommended 2.4 Recommended Dosage in Patients with Hepatic Impairment The recommended dosage of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK and VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK in adult patients with hepatic impairment is described in Table 2 [see Use in Specific Populations (8.7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Table 2: Recommended Dosage of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK and VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK in Patients with Hepatic Impairment Classification Recommended Dosage VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK Child-Pugh Class A 20 mg vonoprazan twice daily 1,000 mg amoxicillin twice daily 500 mg clarithromycin twice daily 20 mg vonoprazan twice daily 1,000 mg amoxicillin three times daily Child-Pugh Class B Use is not recommended Child-Pugh Class C Use is not recommended 2.5 Missed Doses If a dose is missed, administer VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK or VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK as soon as possible, within 4 hours after the missed dose. If more than 4 hours have passed, skip the missed dose and administer the next dose on the regularly scheduled time. Patients should continue the normal dosing schedule until the medication is completed.
Side effects
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in labeling: Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Drug-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (DIES) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Clostridioides difficile -Associated Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] QT Prolongation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Serious Adverse Reactions Due to Concomitant Use with Other Drugs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Exacerbation of Myasthenia Gravis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK : Most common adverse reactions (≥ 2%) were dysgeusia, diarrhea, vulvovaginal candidiasis, headache, abdominal pain, and hypertension. ( 6.1 ) VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK : Most common adverse reactions (≥ 2%) were diarrhea, abdominal pain, vulvovaginal candidiasis, and nasopharyngitis. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at toll-free phone 1-888-775-7428 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch ) . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Adverse Reactions with VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK and VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK The safety of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK was evaluated in 675 adult patients (aged 20 to 82 years) in clinical trials in the United States, Europe and Japan and VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK was evaluated in 348 adult patients (aged 20 to 80 years) in a clinical trial in the United States and Europe. All the patients were screened and found to be positive for H. pylori infection. The safety of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK and VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK was evaluated in a randomized, controlled, double-blind triple therapy/open-label dual therapy study conducted in the United States and Europe in treatment-naïve H. pylori -positive adult patients. Patients were randomized 1:1:1 to vonoprazan 20 mg twice daily plus amoxicillin 1,000 mg twice daily plus clarithromycin 500 mg twice daily (VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK) or vonoprazan 20 mg twice daily plus amoxicillin 1,000 mg three times daily (VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK) or lansoprazole 30 mg twice daily plus amoxicillin 1,000 mg twice daily plus clarithromycin 500 mg twice daily (LAC) administered for 14 consecutive days. A total of 346 patients received VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK in the study, 348 received VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK and 345 received LAC. These patients had a mean age of 51 years (range 20 to 87 years); 62.2% were female, 89.3% were White, 7.4% Black or African American, 1.5% were Asian and 1.8% were others with 72.5% non-Hispanic or Latino. Adverse Reactions Leading to Discontinuation Treatment discontinuation due to an adverse reaction occurred in 2.3% (8/346) of the VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK-treated patients, 0.9% (3/348) of the VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK-treated patients and 1.2% (4/345) of the LAC-treated patients. The most common adverse reactions leading to discontinuation of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK were diarrhea (0.6%) and hypertension (0.6%) and the most common adverse reaction leading to discontinuation of VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK was rash (0.6%). Most Common Adverse Reactions The adverse reactions occurring in ≥2% of patients are described in Table 3. Table 3: Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥2% of Adult Patients Receiving VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK or VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK Adverse Reactions VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK LAC (N=348) n (%) (N=346) n (%) (N=345) n (%) Diarrhea 18 (5.2) 14 (4.0) 33 (9.6) Dysgeusia Dysgeusia also includes taste disorder. 2 (0.6) 16 (4.6) 21 (6.1) Vulvovaginal candidiasis Vulvovaginal candidiasis includes: urogenital infection fungal, vulvovaginal candidiasis, vulvovaginal mycotic infection, vulvovaginal pruritus, pruritus genita

Safety advice

Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.

PregnancyUnsafe
8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK or VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling 1-866-609-1612 or visiting https://voqueznapregnancyregistry.com/ . Risk Summary VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK Based on findings from animal studies and observational studies in pregnant women with use of clarithromycin, use of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK is not recommended in pregnant women except in clinical circumstances where no alternative therapy is appropriate. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK in pregnant women to evaluate for drug-associated risks of major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. If VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK is used during pregnancy, advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. No reproductive and developmental toxicity studies with the combination of vonoprazan, amoxicillin, and/or clarithromycin were conducted. VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK in pregnant women to evaluate for drug-associated risks of major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Individual Components of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK and VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK Clarithromycin: Published observational studies in pregnant women have demonstrated adverse effects on pregnancy outcomes, including an increased risk of miscarriage and in some studies an increased incidence of fetal malformations (see Data ) . In animal reproduction studies, administration of oral clarithromycin to pregnant mice, rats, rabbits, and monkeys during the period of organogenesis produced malformations in rats (cardiovascular anomalies) and mice (cleft palate) at clinically relevant doses. Fetal effects in mice, rats, and monkeys (e.g., reduced fetal survival, body weight, body weight gain) and implantation losses in rabbits were generally considered to be secondary to maternal toxicity (see Data ) . Vonoprazan: Available data from pharmacovigilance reports with vonoprazan use in pregnant women are not sufficient to evaluate for a drug-associated risk for major birth defects, miscarriage or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In pregnant rats, no adverse effects were noted after oral administration of vonoprazan during organogenesis at approximately 27 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) ba
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…dams orally administered vonoprazan during organogenesis and through lactation, exhibited liver discoloration, which in follow-up mechanistic animal studies was associated with necrosis, fibrosis, and hemorrhage at a dose approximately 22 times the MRHD based on AUC…
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyConsult your doctor
…prescribing information for the recommended dosage for patients with renal or hepatic impairment.…
LiverConsult your doctor
…information for the recommended dosage for patients with renal or hepatic impairment.…
Warnings & precautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK and VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK : Hypersensitivity Reactions : Serious and occasionally fatal reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis) have been reported with components of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK and VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK. If hypersensitivity reactions occur, discontinue VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK or VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK and institute immediate therapy (e.g., anaphylaxis management). ( 5.1 ) Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis : Discontinue VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK or VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK and evaluate patients. ( 5.1 ) Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCAR) : Discontinue VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK or VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK at the first signs or symptoms of SCAR or other signs of hypersensitivity and consider further evaluation. ( 5.1 ) Drug-induced enterocolitis syndrome (DIES) has been reported with use of amoxicillin, a component of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK and VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK. If this occurs, discontinue VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK or VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK and institute appropriate therapy. ( 5.1 ) Clostridioides difficile -associated diarrhea (CDAD) : Evaluate if diarrhea occurs with VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK and VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK. ( 5.1 ) VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK Due to the Clarithromycin Component : QT Prolongation : Avoid VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK in patients with known QT prolongation or receiving drugs known to prolong the QT interval, ventricular arrhythmia ( torsades de pointes ), hypokalemia/hypomagnesemia, significant bradycardia, or taking Class IA or III antiarrhythmics. ( 5.2 ) Hepatotoxicity : Discontinue if signs and symptoms of hepatitis occur with VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK. ( 5.2 ) Serious Adverse Reactions Due to Concomitant Use with Other Drugs : Serious adverse reactions can occur with VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK due to drug interactions of clarithromycin with colchicine, some lipid lowering agents, some calcium channel blockers, and other drugs. ( 5.2 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity : Based on the findings from animal studies and human observational studies in pregnant women treated with clarithromycin, VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK is not recommended for use in pregnant women except in clinical circumstances where no alternative therapy is appropriate. ( 5.2 ) Myasthenia Gravis : Exacerbation of myasthenia gravis can occur with VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK since it has been reported in patients receiving clarithromycin tablets. ( 5.2 ) 5.1 Warnings and Precautions for VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK and VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK Hypersensitivity Reactions Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, rash, erythema multiforme, and Henoch-Schonlein purpura) have been reported with components of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK and VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK [see Contraindications (4.1) ]. Before initiating therapy with VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK or VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK careful inquiry should be made regarding previous hypersensitivity reactions to penicillins, cephalosporins, macrolide antibacterial drugs or other allergens. Discontinue VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK or VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK immediately and institute appropriate treatment if hypersensitivity occurs. Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis Acute tubulointerstitial nephritis (TIN) has been reported with vonoprazan, a component of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK or VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . If suspected, discontinue VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK or VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK and evaluate patients with suspected acute TIN. Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCAR), including Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) have been reported with the components of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK: vonoprazan, amoxicillin, and clarithromycin and VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK: vonoprazan and amoxicillin [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . In addition, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) have been reported with amoxicillin and clarithromycin. Discontinue VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK or VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK at the first signs or symptoms of SCAR or other si
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK and VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK : Known hypersensitivity to vonoprazan, amoxicillin or any other beta-lactams, clarithromycin or any other macrolide antimicrobial or any component of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK. ( 4.1 ) Known hypersensitivity to vonoprazan, amoxicillin or any other beta-lactams or any component of VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK. ( 4.1 ) Rilpivirine-containing products. ( 4.1 ) VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK Due to the Clarithromycin Component : Pimozide. ( 4.2 ) Lomitapide, lovastatin, and simvastatin. ( 4.2 ) Ergot alkaloids (ergotamine or dihydroergotamine). ( 4.2 ) Colchicine in renal or hepatic impairment. ( 4.2 ) History of cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction with use of clarithromycin. ( 4.2 ) Lurasidone. ( 4.2 ) 4.1 Contraindications to VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK and VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK Hypersensitivity Reactions VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK and VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any component of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK: vonoprazan, amoxicillin (or other β-lactam antibacterials, e.g., penicillins and cephalosporins), or clarithromycin (or other macrolide antibacterial drugs, e.g., erythromycin) or VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK: vonoprazan or amoxicillin (or other β-lactam antibacterials, e.g., penicillins and cephalosporins) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Rilpivirine-containing Products VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK and VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK are contraindicated with rilpivirine-containing products [see Drug Interactions (7) ]. 4.2 Additional Contraindications to VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK Due to the Clarithromycin Component Serious Adverse Reactions/Risks Due to Drug Interactions Because of the clarithromycin component, VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK is contraindicated with concomitant use of: Pimozide: There have been postmarketing reports of drug interactions when clarithromycin is co-administered with pimozide, resulting in cardiac arrhythmias (QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, and torsades de pointes ) most likely due to inhibition of metabolism of these drugs by clarithromycin. Fatalities have been reported [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Drug Interactions (7) ]. Lipid-lowering Agents: Lomitapide, simvastatin, and lovastatin [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Drug Interactions (7) ] Ergot Alkaloids: Ergotamine or dihydroergotamine [see Drug Interactions (7) ] Colchicine in patients with renal or hepatic impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Drug Interactions (7) ] Lurasidone: Coadministration of clarithromycin and lurasidone may lead to an increase in lurasidone exposure and the potential for serious adverse reactions [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . Cholestatic Jaundice/Hepatic Dysfunction VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK is contraindicated in patients with a history of cholestatic jaundice or hepatic dysfunction associated with prior use of clarithromycin.

Pediatric use

8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK or VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK in pediatric patients have not been established.

⚑ About half of pediatric medication use is off-label and not described in FDA labels — absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children. Confirm with your clinician.

Interactions (label text — not an interaction checker)
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Collated drug interaction information for the individual components in VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK and VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK is summarized below. Drug interaction studies with VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK or VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK have not been conducted. These recommendations are based on either drug interaction trials or predicted interactions due to the expected magnitude of interaction and potential for serious adverse reactions or loss of efficacy [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Clarithromycin (a component of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK) is a strong CYP3A inhibitor. Concomitant use of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK with a drug(s) primarily metabolized by CYP3A may cause elevations in CYP3A substrate drug's concentrations that could increase or prolong both therapeutic and adverse effects of the concomitant drug. Table 4: Effects of Other Drugs on VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK Strong or Moderate CYP3A Inducers Clinical Effect Vonoprazan and clarithromycin are CYP3A substrates. Strong or moderate CYP3A inducers may decrease exposure of vonoprazan and clarithromycin [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , which may reduce the effectiveness of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK. Prevention or Management Avoid concomitant use with VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK. Probenecid Clinical Effect Amoxicillin undergoes tubular secretion. Probenecid may increase amoxicillin exposure by blocking its renal tubular secretion, which may increase the risk of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK adverse reactions. Prevention or Management Closely monitor for signs or symptoms of increased or prolonged adverse reactions associated with amoxicillin when used with VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK. Allopurinol Clinical Effect Increase in the incidence of rashes is reported in patients receiving both allopurinol and amoxicillin together compared to patients receiving amoxicillin alone. It is not known whether this potentiation of amoxicillin rashes is due to allopurinol or the hyperuricemia present in these patients. Prevention or Management Discontinue allopurinol at the first appearance of skin rash when used concomitantly with VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK. Omeprazole Clinical Effect Clarithromycin concentrations in the gastric tissue and mucus were increased by concomitant administration of omeprazole [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Prevention or Management Avoid concomitant use of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK with omeprazole. Itraconazole Clinical Effect Both clarithromycin and itraconazole are substrates and inhibitors of CYP3A, potentially leading to a bi-directional drug interaction when administered concomitantly. VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK's use with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may lead to increases in clarithromycin exposure, which may increase the risk of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK adverse reactions. Prevention or Management Patients taking itraconazole with VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK should be monitored closely for signs or symptoms of increased or prolonged adverse reactions associated with itraconazole and clarithromycin. Antivirals Clinical Effect Clarithromycin is a CYP3A4 substrate and inhibitor. Use of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK with antivirals that are CYP3A substrates, inducers, or CYP3A inhibitors may potentially lead to bi-directional drug interactions leading to alterations in exposure of clarithromycin and/or CYP3A substrates, which may increase the risk of adverse reactions or loss of effectiveness [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Prevention or Management Saquinavir (CYP3A substrate and inhibitor) Use VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK with caution. See saquinavir prescribing information for instructions when saquinavir (with or without ritonavir) is co-administered with clarithromycin. Ritonavir (CYP3A inhibitor) Use of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK with ritonavir is not recommended in patients with decreased renal function. Etravirine (CYP3A inducer) Avoid concomitant use with VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK. Table 5: Effects of Other Drugs on VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK Strong or Moderate CYP3A Inducers Clinical Effect Vonoprazan is a CYP3A substrate. Strong or moderate CYP3A inducers may
Overdose
10 OVERDOSAGE No information is available on accidental overdosage of VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK or VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK in humans. In case of an overdose, patients should contact a physician, poison control center, or emergency room. The available overdosage information for each of the individual components in VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK and VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK are summarized below: Vonoprazan There have been no reports of overdose with vonoprazan. In clinical studies, a single dose of 120 mg resulted in no serious adverse reactions. Vonoprazan is not removed from the circulation by hemodialysis. If overdose occurs, treatment should be symptomatic and supportive. Amoxicillin In case of amoxicillin overdosage, discontinue medication, treat symptomatically and institute supportive measures as needed. A prospective study of 51 pediatric patients at a poison-control center suggested that overdosages of less than 250 mg/kg of amoxicillin are not associated with significant clinical symptoms. Interstitial nephritis resulting in oliguric renal failure has been reported in a small number of patients after overdosage with amoxicillin. Crystalluria, in some cases leading to renal failure, has also been reported after amoxicillin overdosage in adult and pediatric patients. In case of overdosage, adequate fluid intake and diuresis should be maintained to reduce the risk of amoxicillin crystalluria. Renal impairment appears to be reversible with cessation of drug administration. High blood levels may occur more readily in patients with impaired renal function because of decreased renal clearance of amoxicillin. Amoxicillin can be removed from circulation by hemodialysis. Clarithromycin Overdosage of clarithromycin can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. Treat adverse reactions accompanying overdosage by the prompt elimination of unabsorbed drug and supportive measures. As with other macrolides, clarithromycin serum concentrations are not expected to be appreciably affected by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.

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