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What are the advantages of ZEGERID?

April 26, 2017advantages zegerid

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What are the advantages of ZEGERID?

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• ZEGERID is the only immediate-release oral PPI. • Available in a capsule, and also in a powder for oral suspension. Both are immediate-release formulations. • ZEGERID offers a distinct pharmacologic profile.4 • Rapidly reaches peak plasma levels in ~30 minutes.1 • Provides continued acid control.1 • Median values for the time gastric pH > 4 for patients taking ZEGERID Powder for Oral Suspension 20 mg and 40 mg doses, and Capsules 20 mg and 40 mg doses, ranged from 12.2 to 18.6 hours on Day 7.1 • Bedtime dosing of ZEGERID controls acid4 throughout the nighttime period. The correlation of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data to clinical effect has not been established.