Konvomep Drug Information
Generic name: OMEPRAZOLE AND SODIUM BICARBONATE
Uses of Konvomep
- is indicated in adults for: short-term treatment (4 to 8 weeks) of active benign gastric ulcer. reduction of risk of upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in critically ill adult patients. KONVOMEP is a combination of omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and sodium bicarbonate, indicated in adults for:
- Treatment of active benign gastric ulcer ( 1 )
- Reduction of risk of upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in critically ill patients ( 1 )
Dosage & Administration of Konvomep
| Active Benign Gastric Ulcer | 40 mg once daily for 4 to 8 weeks |
|---|---|
| Reduction of Risk of Upper GI Bleeding in Critically Ill Patients | 40 mg initially followed by 40 mg 6 to 8 hours later and 40 mg once daily thereafter for 14 days |
Side Effects of Konvomep
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. The safety of KONVOMEP has been established, in part, based on oral studies of an oral delayed-release omeprazole product and another oral omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate product. Clinical Trials with Omeprazole In the U.S. clinical trial population of 465 adult patients, the adverse reactions summarized in Table 2 were reported to occur in 1% or more of patients on therapy with omeprazole.
Table 2: Adverse Reactions Occurring in 1% or More of Adult Patients in US Clinical Trials of Omeprazole Therapy Omeprazole % (n = 465) Placebo % (n = 64) Ranitidine % (n = 195) Headache 7 6 8 Diarrhea 3 3 2 Abdominal Pain 2 3 3 Nausea 2 3 4 Upper Respiratory Infection (URI) 2 2 3 Dizziness 2 0 3 Vomiting 2 5 2 Rash 2 0 0 Constipation 1 0 0 Cough 1 0 2 Asthenia 1 2 2 Back Pain 1 0 1 Table 3 summarizes the adverse reactions that occurred in 1% or more of omeprazole-treated patients from international double-blind and open-label clinical trials in which 2631 patients and subjects received omeprazole. Table 3: Adverse Reactions Occurring in 1% or More of Adult Patients in International Clinical Trials of Omeprazole Therapy Omeprazole % (n = 2631) Placebo % (n = 120) Abdominal Pain 5.2
Nausea 4.0 6.7 Diarrhea 3.7 2.5 Vomiting 3.2 10.0 Headache 2.9 2.5
Flatulence 2.7
Acid Regurgitation 1.9 3.3 Constipation 1.5 0.8 Asthenia 1.3 0.8 Clinical Trial
of Another Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate Product, 40 mg Adverse reactions reported in at least 3% of critically ill adult patients in a clinical trial of 40 mg omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate for oral suspension compared to intravenous cimetidine for up to 14 days are presented in Table 4. Table 4: Common Adverse Reactions Reported in at least 3% of patients in either treatment group. by Body System and Preferred Term in a Randomized Controlled Trial of Critically Ill Adult Patients Treated up to 14 Days Body System Preferred Term Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate for Oral Suspension, 40 mg (%) (n = 178) Intravenous Cimetidine 1,200 mg per day (%) (n = 181) NOS = Not otherwise specified. Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders Anemia NOS 7.9
Anemia
NOS Aggravated 2.2
Thrombocytopenia 10.1 6.1 Cardiac Disorders Atrial Fibrillation 6.2 3.9 Bradycardia
NOS 3.9
Supraventricular Tachycardia 3.4 1.1 Tachycardia
NOS 3.4
Ventricular Tachycardia 4.5 3.3 Gastrointestinal Disorders
In this trial, clinically significant upper gastrointestinal bleeding was considered a serious adverse reaction, but it is not included in this table. Constipation 4.5
Diarrhea
NOS 3.9
Gastric Hypomotility 1.7 3.3 General Disorders and
Administration Site Conditions Hyperpyrexia 4.5
Edema
NOS 2.8
Pyrexia 20.2 16.0 Infections and Infestations Candidal Infection
NOS 1.7
Oral Candidiasis 3.9 0.6 Sepsis
NOS 5.1
Urinary Tract Infection 2.2 3.3 Investigations Liver Function Tests
NOS Abnormal 1.7
Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders Fluid Overload 5.1 7.7 Hyperglycemia
NOS 10.7
Hyperkalemia 2.2 3.3 Hypernatremia 1.7 5.0 Hypocalcemia 6.2 5.5 Hypoglycemia
NOS 3.4
Hypokalemia 12.4 13.3 Hypomagnesemia 10.1 9.9 Hyponatremia 3.9 2.8 Hypophosphatemia 6.2 3.9
Psychiatric Disorders Agitation 3.4
Respiratory, Thoracic, and Mediastinal Disorders Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 3.4 3.9 Nosocomial
Pneumonia 11.2
Pneumothorax
NOS 0.6
Rash
NOS 5.6
Vascular Disorders Hypertension
NOS 7.9
Hypotension
NOS 9.6 6.6
Postmarketing Experience
The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Omeprazole Body as a Whole: Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, angioedema, bronchospasm, urticaria (see also Skin below), fever, pain, fatigue, malaise, and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Cardiovascular: Chest pain or angina, tachycardia, bradycardia, palpitation, elevated blood pressure, and peripheral edema. Gastrointestinal: Pancreatitis (some fatal), anorexia, irritable colon, flatulence, fecal discoloration, esophageal candidiasis, mucosal atrophy of the tongue, dry mouth, stomatitis, abdominal swelling and fundic gland polyps. Gastroduodenal carcinoids have been reported in patients with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome on long-term treatment with omeprazole.
This finding is believed to be a manifestation of the underlying condition, which is known to be associated with such tumors. Hepatic: Mild and, rarely, marked elevations of liver function tests. In rare instances, overt liver disease has occurred, including hepatocellular, cholestatic, or mixed hepatitis, liver necrosis (some fatal), hepatic failure (some fatal), and hepatic encephalopathy.
Infections and Infestations: Clostridium difficile -associated diarrhea. Metabolism and Nutritional Disorders: Hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, , hyponatremia, hypoglycemia and weight gain. Musculoskeletal: Muscle cramps, myalgia, muscle weakness, joint pain, bone fracture, and leg pain.
Nervous System/Psychiatric: Psychic disturbances including depression, agitation, aggression, hallucinations, confusion, insomnia, nervousness, tremors, apathy, somnolence, anxiety, dream abnormalities; vertigo; paresthesia; and hemifacial dysesthesia. Respiratory: Epistaxis, pharyngeal pain. Skin: Severe generalized skin reactions including TEN (some fatal), SJS, DRESS, AGEP, cutaneous lupus erythematosus and erythema multiforme (some severe); purpura and/or petechiae (some with rechallenge); skin inflammation, urticaria, angioedema, pruritus, photosensitivity, alopecia, dry skin, and hyperhidrosis.
Special Senses: Tinnitus, taste perversion. Ocular: Blurred vision, ocular irritation, dry eye syndrome, optic atrophy, anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, optic neuritis, and double vision. Urogenital: Tubulointerstitial nephritis, urinary tract infection, microscopic pyuria, urinary frequency, elevated serum creatinine, proteinuria, hematuria, glycosuria, testicular pain, gynecomastia, and erectile dysfunction.
Hematologic: Rare instances of pancytopenia, agranulocytosis (some fatal), thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, leukopenia, anemia, leukocytosis, and hemolytic anemia have been reported. Sodium Bicarbonate Metabolic alkalosis, seizures, and tetany.
Warnings & Cautions for Konvomep
Presence of Gastric Malignancy
In adults, symptomatic response to therapy with KONVOMEP does not preclude the presence of gastric malignancy. Consider additional follow-up and diagnostic testing in adult patients who have a suboptimal response or an early symptomatic relapse after completing treatment with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). In older patients, also consider an endoscopy.
Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis Acute tubulointerstitial nephritis (TIN) has been observed in patients
taking PPIs and may occur at any point during PPI therapy. Patients may present with varying signs and symptoms from symptomatic hypersensitivity reactions to non-specific symptoms of decreased renal function (e.g., malaise, nausea, anorexia). In reported case series, some patients were diagnosed on biopsy and in the absence of extra-renal manifestations (e.g., fever, rash or arthralgia). Discontinue KONVOMEP and evaluate patients with suspected acute TIN .
Sodium Content Each mL of reconstituted
KONVOMEP contains 84 mg of sodium bicarbonate (equivalent to 1 mEq/mL of sodium). The total content of sodium, from active and inactive ingredients per mL of reconstituted KONVOMEP is 26.3 mg (1.14 mEq). Total sodium content per 40 mg dose (volume of 20 mL) of KONVOMEP is 526 mg (22.8 mEq). Chronic administration of bicarbonate with calcium or milk can cause milk-alkali syndrome. Chronic use of sodium bicarbonate may lead to systemic alkalosis, and increased sodium intake can produce edema and weight gain. The sodium content of KONVOMEP should be taken into consideration when administering to patients on a sodium-restricted diet or those at risk for developing congestive heart failure.
Avoid KONVOMEP in patients with Bartter’s syndrome, hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, and problems with acid‑base balance.
Clostridium difficile -Associated Diarrhea Published observational studies suggest that
PPI therapy like KONVOMEP may be associated with an increased risk of Clostridium difficile -associated diarrhea, especially in hospitalized patients. This diagnosis should be considered for diarrhea that does not improve . Patients should use the lowest dose and shortest duration of PPI therapy appropriate to the condition being treated.
Bone Fracture Several published observational studies suggest that
PPI therapy may be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist, or spine. The risk of fracture was increased in patients who received high-dose, defined as multiple daily doses, and long-term PPI therapy (a year or longer). Patients should use the lowest dose and shortest duration of PPI therapy appropriate to the condition being treated. Patients at risk for osteoporosis-related fractures should be managed according to the established treatment guidelines .
Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions Severe cutaneous adverse reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)
and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) have been reported in association with the use of PPIs . Discontinue KONVOMEP at the first signs or symptoms of severe cutaneous adverse reactions or other signs of hypersensitivity and consider further evaluation.
Cutaneous and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) and systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) have been reported in patients taking PPIs, including omeprazole. These events have occurred as both new onset and an exacerbation of existing autoimmune disease. The majority of PPI-induced lupus erythematous cases were CLE. The most common form of CLE reported in patients treated with PPIs was subacute CLE (SCLE) and occurred within weeks to years after continuous drug therapy in patients ranging from infants to the elderly.
Generally, histological findings were observed without organ involvement. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is less commonly reported than CLE in patients receiving PPIs. PPI associated SLE is usually milder than non-drug induced SLE. Onset of SLE typically occurred within days to years after initiating treatment in patients ranging from young adults to the elderly.
The majority of patients presented with rash; however, arthralgia and cytopenia were also reported. Avoid administration of PPIs for longer than medically indicated. If signs or symptoms consistent with CLE or SLE are noted in patients receiving KONVOMEP, discontinue the drug and refer the patient to the appropriate specialist for evaluation.
Most patients improve with discontinuation of the PPI alone in 4 to 12 weeks. Serological testing (e.g., ANA) may be positive and elevated serological test results may take longer to resolve than clinical manifestations.
Interaction with Clopidogrel
Avoid concomitant use of KONVOMEP with clopidogrel. Clopidogrel is a prodrug. Inhibition of platelet aggregation by clopidogrel is entirely due to an active metabolite.
The metabolism of clopidogrel to its active metabolite can be impaired by use with concomitant medications, such as omeprazole, that interfere with CYP2C19 activity. Concomitant use of clopidogrel with 80 mg omeprazole reduces the pharmacological activity of clopidogrel, even when administered 12 hours apart. When using KONVOMEP, consider alternative antiplatelet therapy .
Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B-12) Deficiency Daily treatment with any acid-suppressing medications over a
long period of time (e.g., longer than 3 years) may lead to malabsorption of cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) caused by hypo or achlorhydria. Rare reports of cyanocobalamin deficiency occurring with acid-suppressing therapy have been reported in the literature. This diagnosis should be considered if clinical symptoms consistent with cyanocobalamin deficiency are observed in patients treated with KONVOMEP. 5.10 Hypomagnesemia and Mineral Metabolism Hypomagnesemia, symptomatic and asymptomatic, has been reported rarely in patients treated with PPIs for at least three months, in most cases after a year of therapy.
Serious adverse events include tetany, arrhythmias, and seizures. Hypomagnesemia may lead to hypocalcemia and/or hypokalemia and may exacerbate underlying hypocalcemia in at-risk patients. In most patients, treatment of hypomagnesemia required magnesium replacement and discontinuation of the PPI. For patients expected to be on prolonged treatment or who take PPIs with medications such as digoxin or drugs that may cause hypomagnesemia (e.g., diuretics), health care professionals may consider monitoring magnesium levels prior to initiation of PPI treatment and periodically . Consider monitoring magnesium and calcium levels prior to initiation of KONVOMEP and periodically while on treatment in patients with a preexisting risk of hypocalcemia (e.g., hypoparathyroidism). Supplement with magnesium and/or calcium as necessary.
If hypocalcemia is refractory to treatment, consider discontinuing the PPI. 5.11 Interaction with St. John’s Wort or Rifampin Drugs which induce CYP2C19 or CYP3A4 (such as St. John’s wort or rifampin) can substantially decrease omeprazole concentrations . Avoid concomitant use of KONVOMEP with St.
John’s wort or rifampin. 5.12 Interactions with Investigations for Neuroendocrine Tumors Serum chromogranin A (CgA) levels increase secondary to drug-induced decreases in gastric acidity. The increased CgA level may cause false positive results in diagnostic investigations for neuroendocrine tumors. Providers should temporarily stop KONVOMEP treatment for at least 14 days before assessing CgA levels and consider repeating the test if initial CgA levels are high.
If serial tests are performed (e.g., for monitoring), the same commercial laboratory should be used for testing, as reference ranges between tests may vary . 5.13 Interaction with Methotrexate Literature suggests that concomitant use of PPIs with methotrexate (primarily at high-dose) may elevate and prolong serum levels of methotrexate and/or its metabolite, possibly leading to methotrexate toxicities. In high‑dose methotrexate administration, a temporary withdrawal of the PPI may be considered in some patients . 5.14 Fundic Gland Polyps PPI use is associated with an increased risk of fundic gland polyps that increases with long-term use, especially beyond one year. Most PPI users who developed fundic gland polyps were asymptomatic and fundic gland polyps were identified incidentally on endoscopy.
Use the shortest duration of PPI therapy appropriate to the condition being treated.
Drug Interactions with Konvomep
Table 5 and Table 6 include drugs with clinically important drug interactions and interaction with diagnostics when administered concomitantly with omeprazole and instructions for preventing or managing them. Consult the labeling of concomitantly used drugs to obtain further information about interactions with PPIs. Table 5: Clinically Relevant Interactions Affecting Drugs Co-Administered with Omeprazole and Interaction with Diagnostics Antiretrovirals Clinical Impact: The effect of PPIs on antiretroviral drugs is variable.
The clinical importance and the mechanisms behind these interactions are not always known. Decreased exposure of some antiretroviral drugs (e.g., rilpivirine, atazanavir and nelfinavir) when used concomitantly with omeprazole may reduce antiviral effect and promote the development of drug resistance . Increased exposure of other antiretroviral drugs (e.g., saquinavir) when used concomitantly with omeprazole may increase toxicity . There are other antiretroviral drugs which do not result in clinically relevant interactions with omeprazole. Intervention: Rilpivirine-containing products : Concomitant use with KONVOMEP is contraindicated . Atazanavir : Avoid concomitant use with KONVOMEP. See prescribing information for atazanavir for dosing information.
Nelfinavir : Avoid concomitant use with KONVOMEP. See prescribing information for nelfinavir. Saquinavir : See the prescribing information for saquinavir for monitoring of potential saquinavir-related toxicities. Other antiretrovirals : See prescribing information for specific antiretroviral drugs.
Warfarin Clinical Impact: Increased INR and prothrombin time in patients receiving PPIs, including omeprazole, and warfarin concomitantly. Increases in INR and prothrombin time may lead to abnormal bleeding and even death. Intervention: Monitor INR and prothrombin time and adjust the dose of warfarin, if needed, to maintain target INR range.
Methotrexate Clinical Impact: Concomitant use of omeprazole with methotrexate (primarily at high dose) may elevate and prolong serum concentrations of methotrexate and/or its metabolite hydroxymethotrexate, possibly leading to methotrexate toxicities. No formal drug interaction studies of high-dose methotrexate with PPIs have been conducted . Intervention: A temporary withdrawal of KONVOMEP may be considered in some patients receiving high‑dose methotrexate. CYP2C19 Substrates (e.g., clopidogrel, citalopram, cilostazol, phenytoin, diazepam) Clopidogrel Clinical Impact: Concomitant use of omeprazole 80 mg results in reduced plasma concentrations of the active metabolite of clopidogrel and a reduction in platelet inhibition . There are no adequate combination studies of a lower dose of omeprazole or a higher dose of clopidogrel in comparison with the approved dose of clopidogrel.
Intervention: Avoid concomitant use with KONVOMEP. Consider use of alternative anti-platelet therapy . Citalopram Clinical Impact: Increased exposure of citalopram leading to an increased risk of QT prolongation . Intervention: Limit the dose of citalopram to a maximum of 20 mg per day. See prescribing information for citalopram. Cilostazol Clinical Impact: Increased exposure of one of the active metabolites of cilostazol (3,4-dihydro-cilostazol) . Intervention: Reduce the dose of cilostazol to 50 mg twice daily.
See prescribing information for cilostazol. Phenytoin Clinical Impact: Potential for increased exposure of phenytoin. Intervention: Monitor phenytoin serum concentrations.
Dose adjustment may be needed to maintain therapeutic drug concentrations. See prescribing information for phenytoin. Diazepam Clinical Impact: Increased exposure of diazepam . Intervention: Monitor patients for increased sedation and reduce the dose of diazepam as needed.
Digoxin Clinical Impact: Potential for increased exposure of digoxin . Intervention: Monitor digoxin concentrations. Dose adjustment may be needed to maintain therapeutic drug concentrations. See digoxin prescribing information.
Drugs Dependent on Gastric pH for Absorption (e.g., iron salts, erlotinib, dasatinib, nilotinib, mycophenolate mofetil, ketoconazole/itraconazole) Clinical Impact: Omeprazole can reduce the absorption of other drugs due to its effect on reducing intragastric acidity. Intervention: Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) : Co-administration of omeprazole in healthy subjects and in transplant patients receiving MMF has been reported to reduce the exposure to the active metabolite, mycophenolic acid (MPA), possibly due to a decrease in MMF solubility at an increased gastric pH. The clinical relevance of reduced MPA exposure on organ rejection has not been established in transplant patients receiving KONVOMEP and MMF. Use KONVOMEP with caution in transplant patients receiving MMF . See the prescribing information for other drugs dependent on gastric pH for absorption. Tacrolimus Clinical Impact: Potential for increased exposure of tacrolimus, especially in transplant patients who are intermediate or poor metabolizers of CYP2C19. Intervention: Monitor tacrolimus whole blood concentrations.
Dose adjustment may be needed to maintain therapeutic drug concentrations. See prescribing information for tacrolimus. Interactions with Investigations of Neuroendocrine Tumors Clinical Impact: Serum chromogranin A (CgA) levels increase secondary to PPI-induced decreases in gastric acidity.
The increased CgA level may cause false positive results in diagnostic investigations for neuroendocrine tumors . Intervention: Temporarily stop KONVOMEP treatment at least 14 days before assessing CgA levels and consider repeating the test if initial CgA levels are high. If serial tests are performed (e.g., for monitoring), the same commercial laboratory should be used for testing, as reference ranges between tests may vary. Interaction with Secretin Stimulation Test Clinical Impact: Hyper-response in gastrin secretion in response to secretin stimulation test, falsely suggesting gastrinoma.
Intervention: Temporarily stop KONVOMEP treatment at least 14 days before assessing to allow gastrin levels to return to baseline . False Positive Urine Tests for THC Clinical Impact: There have been reports of false positive urine screening tests for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in patients receiving PPIs. Intervention: An alternative confirmatory method should be considered to verify positive results. Other Clinical Impact: There have been clinical reports of interactions with other drugs metabolized via the cytochrome P450 system (e.g., cyclosporine, disulfiram). Intervention: Monitor patients to determine if it is necessary to adjust the dosage of these other drugs when taken concomitantly with KONVOMEP. Table 6: Clinically Relevant Interactions Affecting Omeprazole when Co-Administered with Other Drugs CYP2C19 or CYP3A4 Inducers Clinical Impact: Decreased exposure of omeprazole when used concomitantly with strong inducers . Intervention: St.
John’s Wort, rifampin : Avoid concomitant use with KONVOMEP . Ritonavir-containing products : see prescribing information for specific drugs. CYP2C19 or CYP3A4 Inhibitors Clinical Impact: Increased exposure of omeprazole . Intervention: Voriconazole : Dosage adjustment of KONVOMEP is not usually required. See full prescribing information for voriconazole.
See Full Prescribing Information for a list of clinically important drug interactions.
Pregnancy Safety for Konvomep
Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies with KONVOMEP in pregnant women. KONVOMEP contains omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate. Omeprazole There are no adequate and well-controlled studies with omeprazole in pregnant women.
Available epidemiologic data fail to demonstrate an increased risk of major congenital malformations or other adverse pregnancy outcomes with first trimester omeprazole use ( see Data ). Reproduction studies in rats and rabbits resulted in dose-dependent embryo-lethality at omeprazole doses that were approximately 3.4 to 34 times an oral human dose of 40-mg (based on a body surface area for a 60‑kg person). Teratogenicity was not observed in animal reproduction studies with administration of oral esomeprazole (an enantiomer of omeprazole) magnesium in rats and rabbits during organogenesis with doses about 68‑times and 42‑times, respectively, an oral human dose of 40‑mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole (based on body surface area for a 60‑kg person). Changes in bone morphology were observed in offspring of rats dosed through most of pregnancy and lactation at doses equal to or greater than approximately 34-times an oral human dose of 40‑mg esomeprazole or 40‑mg omeprazole. When maternal administration was confined to gestation only, there were no effects on bone physeal morphology in the offspring at any age ( see Data ). Sodium Bicarbonate Available data with sodium bicarbonate use in pregnant women have not identified a drug associated risk of major birth defects or miscarriage. Published animal studies report that sodium bicarbonate administered to rats, mice or rabbits during pregnancy did not cause adverse developmental effects in offspring.
The estimated background risks of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population are unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.
Data Human Data There are no adequate and well-controlled studies with KONVOMEP in pregnant women. Four published epidemiological studies compared the frequency of congenital abnormalities among infants born to women who used omeprazole during pregnancy with the frequency of abnormalities among infants of women exposed to H 2 ‑receptor antagonists or other controls. A population-based retrospective cohort epidemiological study from the Swedish Medical Birth Register, covering approximately 99% of pregnancies, from 1995 to 99, reported on 955 infants (824 exposed during the first trimester with 39 of these exposed beyond first trimester, and 131 exposed after the first trimester) whose mothers used omeprazole during pregnancy.
The number of infants exposed in‑utero to omeprazole that had any malformation, low birth weight, low Apgar score or hospitalization was similar to the number observed in this population. The number of infants born with ventricular septal defects and the number of stillborn infants was slightly higher in the omeprazole‑exposed infants than the expected number in this population. A population-based retrospective cohort study covering all live births in Denmark from 1996 to 2009 reported on 1,800 live births whose mothers used omeprazole during the first trimester of pregnancy and 837,317 live births whose mothers did not use any PPI. The overall rate of birth defects in infants born to mothers with first trimester exposure to omeprazole was 2.9% and 2.6% in infants born to mothers not exposed to any PPI during the first trimester.
A retrospective cohort study reported on 689 pregnant women exposed to either H 2 ‑blockers or omeprazole in the first trimester (134 exposed to omeprazole) and 1,572 pregnant women unexposed to either during the first trimester. The overall malformation rate in offspring born to mothers with first trimester exposure to omeprazole, an H 2 ‑blocker, or were unexposed was 3.6%, 5.5%, and 4.1%, respectively. A small prospective observational cohort study followed 113 women exposed to omeprazole during pregnancy (89% first trimester exposures). The reported rate of major congenital malformations was 4% in the omeprazole group, 2% in controls exposed to non-teratogens, and 2.8% in disease-paired controls.
Rates of spontaneous and elective abortions, preterm deliveries, gestational age at delivery, and mean birth weight were similar among the groups. Several studies have reported no apparent adverse short-term effects on the infant when single-dose oral or intravenous omeprazole was administered to over 200 pregnant women as premedication for cesarean section under general anesthesia. Animal Data Omeprazole Reproductive studies conducted with omeprazole in rats at oral doses up to 138 mg/kg/day (about 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis) and in rabbits at doses up to 69.1 mg/kg/day (about 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis) during organogenesis did not disclose any evidence for a teratogenic potential of omeprazole.
In rabbits, omeprazole in a dose range of 6.9 to 69.1 mg/kg/day (about 3.4 to 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis) administered during organogenesis produced dose-related increases in embryo-lethality, fetal resorptions, and pregnancy disruptions. In rats, dose-related embryo/fetal toxicity and postnatal developmental toxicity were observed in offspring resulting from parents treated with omeprazole at 13.8 to 138.0 mg/kg/day (about 3.4 to 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis), administered prior to mating through the lactation period. Esomeprazole The data described below was generated from studies using esomeprazole, an enantiomer of omeprazole.
The animal to human dose multiples are based on the assumption of equal systemic exposure to esomeprazole in humans following oral administration of either 40 mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole. No effects on embryo-fetal development were observed in reproduction studies with esomeprazole magnesium in rats at oral doses up to 280 mg/kg/day (about 68 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis) and in rabbits at oral doses up to 86 mg/kg/day (about 42 times an oral human dose of 40 mg of esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole on a body surface area basis) administered during organogenesis. A pre- and postnatal developmental toxicity study in rats with additional endpoints to evaluate bone development were performed with esomeprazole magnesium at oral doses of 14 to 280 mg/kg/day (about 3.4 to 68 times an oral human dose of 40 mg of esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole on a body surface area basis). Neonatal/early postnatal (birth to weaning) survival was decreased at doses equal to or greater than 138 mg/kg/day (about 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole on a body surface area basis). Body weight and body weight gain were reduced and neurobehavioral or general developmental delays in the immediate post-weaning timeframe were evident at doses equal to or greater than 69 mg/kg/day (about 17 times an oral human dose of 40 mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole on a body surface area basis). In addition, decreased femur length, width and thickness of cortical bone, decreased thickness of the tibial growth plate and minimal to mild bone marrow hypocellularity were noted at doses of esomeprazole magnesium equal to or greater than 14 mg/kg/day (about 3.4 times an oral human dose of 40 mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole on a body surface area basis). Physeal dysplasia in the femur was observed in offspring of rats treated with oral doses of esomeprazole magnesium at doses equal to or greater than 138 mg/kg/day (about 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole on a body surface area basis). Effects on maternal bone were observed in pregnant and lactating rats in a pre- and postnatal toxicity study when esomeprazole magnesium was administered at oral doses of 14 to 280 mg/kg/day (about 3.4 to 68 times an oral human dose of 40 mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole on a body surface area basis). When rats were dosed from gestational Day 7 through weaning on postnatal Day 21, a statistically significant decrease in maternal femur weight of up to 14% (as compared to placebo treatment) was observed at doses of esomeprazole magnesium equal to or greater than 138 mg/kg/day (about 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis). A pre- and postnatal development study in rats with esomeprazole strontium (using equimolar doses compared to esomeprazole magnesium study) produced similar results in dams and pups as described above.
A follow up developmental toxicity study in rats with further time points to evaluate pup bone development from postnatal Day 2 to adulthood was performed with esomeprazole magnesium at oral doses of 280 mg/kg/day (about 68 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis) where esomeprazole administration was from either gestational Day 7 or gestational Day 16 until parturition. When maternal administration was confined to gestation only, there were no effects on bone physeal morphology in the offspring at any age.
Pediatric Use of Konvomep
Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of KONVOMEP have not been established in pediatric patients. Juvenile Animal Data Esomeprazole, an enantiomer of omeprazole, was shown to decrease body weight, body weight gain, femur weight, femur length, and overall growth at oral doses about 34 to 68 times a daily human dose of 40 mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole based on body surface area in a juvenile rat toxicity study. The animal to human dose multiples are based on the assumption of equal systemic exposure to esomeprazole in humans following oral administration of either 40 mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole.
A 28-day toxicity study with a 14-day recovery phase was conducted in juvenile rats with esomeprazole magnesium at doses of 70 to 280 mg/kg/day (about 17 to 68 times a daily oral human dose of 40 mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole on a body surface area basis). An increase in the number of deaths at the high dose of 280 mg/kg/day was observed when juvenile rats were administered esomeprazole magnesium from postnatal Day 7 through postnatal Day 35. In addition, doses equal to or greater than 140 mg/kg/day (about 34 times a daily oral human dose of 40 mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole on a body surface area basis), produced treatment-related decreases in body weight (approximately 14%) and body weight gain, decreases in femur weight and femur length, and affected overall growth. Comparable findings described above have also been observed in this study with another esomeprazole salt, esomeprazole strontium, at equimolar doses of esomeprazole.
Contraindications for Konvomep
is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to substituted benzimidazoles or to any components of the formulation. Hypersensitivity reactions may include anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, angioedema, bronchospasm, acute tubulointerstitial nephritis, and urticaria . Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), including KONVOMEP, are contraindicated in patients receiving rilpivirine containing products . Known hypersensitivity to any components of the formulation Patients receiving rilpivirine‑containing products
Overdosage Information for Konvomep
If over-exposure occurs, call your Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 for current information on the management of poisoning or overdosage. Omeprazole Reports have been received of overdosage with omeprazole in humans. Doses ranged up to 2400 mg (120 times the usual recommended clinical dose). Manifestations were variable, but included confusion, drowsiness, blurred vision, tachycardia, nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis, flushing, headache, dry mouth and other adverse reactions similar to those seen in normal clinical experience with the recommended dosage . Symptoms were transient, and no serious clinical outcome has been reported when omeprazole was taken alone.
No specific antidote for omeprazole overdosage is known. Omeprazole is extensively protein bound and is, therefore, not readily dialyzable. In the event of overdosage, treatment should be symptomatic and supportive.
Sodium Bicarbonate Overdosage of sodium bicarbonate can cause electrolyte abnormalities (hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, hypernatremia), metabolic alkalosis and seizures. Institute supportive care and correct electrolyte abnormalities.
Clinical Studies of Konvomep
Active Benign Gastric Ulcer
The effectiveness of KONVOMEP has been established, in part, based on studies of an oral delayed-release omeprazole product for the treatment of active benign gastric ulcer. In a U.S. multicenter, double-blind study of two doses of omeprazole and placebo in 520 patients with endoscopically diagnosed gastric ulcer, the following results were obtained with 40 mg omeprazole and placebo. (see Table 8.) Table 8: Treatment of Gastric Ulcer % of Patients Healed % of Patients Healed Omeprazole 40 mg once daily (n = 214) Placebo (n = 104) Week 4 55.6 p < 0.01 omeprazole 40 mg versus placebo
Week 8 82.7 48.1 For the stratified groups of patients with ulcer
size less than or equal to 1 cm, no difference in healing rates between 40 mg and the lower omeprazole dosage was detected at either 4 or 8 weeks. For patients with ulcer size greater than 1 cm, 40 mg omeprazole was significantly more effective than the lower omeprazole dosage at 8 weeks. In a foreign, multinational, double-blind study of 602 patients with endoscopically diagnosed gastric ulcer, two doses of omeprazole and ranitidine 150 mg twice a day were evaluated.
The following results were obtained with 40 mg omeprazole and ranitidine (see Table 9 ). Table 9: Treatment of Gastric Ulcer % of Patients Healed % of Patients Healed Omeprazole 40 mg once daily (n = 187) Ranitidine 150 mg twice daily (n = 199) Week 4 78.1 p < 0.01 omeprazole 40 mg versus ranitidine
Week 8 91.4 78.4 14.2 Reduction of Risk of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
in Critically Ill Patients The effectiveness of KONVOMEP has been established, in part, based on studies of another omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate oral suspension product for the reduction of risk of upper GI bleeding in critically ill adult patients. A double-blind, multicenter, randomized, non-inferiority clinical trial was conducted to compare omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate oral suspension 40 mg/1680 mg and intravenous cimetidine for the reduction of risk of upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in critically ill patients (mean APACHE II score = 23.7). The primary endpoint was significant upper GI bleeding defined as bright red blood which did not clear after adjustment of the nasogastric tube and a 5 to 10 minutes lavage, or persistent Gastroccult positive coffee grounds for 8 consecutive hours which did not clear with 100 mL lavage. Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate oral suspension was administered as two doses of 40 mg omeprazole and 1680 mg sodium bicarbonate 6 to 8 hours apart on the first day via orogastric or nasogastric tube, followed by 40 mg omeprazole and 1680 mg sodium bicarbonate once daily thereafter.
Cimetidine was administered intravenously as a 300 mg bolus, followed by 50 to 100 mg/hour continuously thereafter. Treatment was administered for up to 14 days (mean = 6.8 days). A total of 359 patients were studied, age range 16 to 91 years (mean age of 56 years), 58.5% were males, and 64% were Caucasians. The results of the study showed that omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate oral suspension was non-inferior to intravenous cimetidine, 7/178 (3.9%) patients in the omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate oral suspension group vs. 10/181 (5.5%) patients in the cimetidine group experienced clinically significant upper GI bleeding.
Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.
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