Revaprazan hydrochloride was approved by Korea Food and Drug Administration (KFDA) on September 1, 2005. It was developed and marketed as Revanex® by Yuhan Corporation in KR.
Revaprazan is the first acid pump antagonist with a function similar to that of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). It has a dual action, active suppression of gastric acid secretion and gastric mucosa protection. It reduces gastric acid secretion which is used for the treatment of gastritis.
Revanex® is available as tablet for oral use, containing 100 or 200 mg of Revaprazan hydrochloride. The recommended dose is 200 mg orally once daily.
Update Date:2016-03-14
Update Date:2015-07-29
Approval Date | Approval Type | Trade Name | Indication | Dosage Form | Strength | Company | Review Classification |
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2005-09-01 | Marketing approval | Revanex | Gastric ulcer,Duodenal ulcer,Gastritis | Tablet | 100 mg/200 mg | Yuhan Corporation |
Update Date:2015-08-27
Update Date:2016-01-27