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VIMOVO 375/20
VIMOVO 375/20 is a NSAID with proton pump inhibitor combination Small molecule drug developed by Amgen. It is currently FDA-approved for Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis in patients at risk for NSAID-induced gastric ulcers. Also known as: naproxen/esomeprazole.
VIMOVO combines naproxen (an NSAID) with esomeprazole (a proton pump inhibitor) to reduce pain and inflammation while protecting the stomach from NSAID-induced ulcers.
VIMOVO 375/20 is a medication that has been studied in a safety trial for adolescents with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). It is a combination of naproxen and esomeprazole in a 375 mg/20 mg dosage.
At a glance
| Generic name | VIMOVO 375/20 |
|---|---|
| Also known as | naproxen/esomeprazole |
| Sponsor | Amgen |
| Drug class | NSAID with proton pump inhibitor combination |
| Target | COX-1/COX-2 (naproxen); H+/K+-ATPase (esomeprazole) |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Rheumatology / Pain Management |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Naproxen inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes to reduce prostaglandin synthesis, thereby decreasing inflammation and pain. Esomeprazole suppresses gastric acid secretion by inhibiting the H+/K+-ATPase pump, protecting the gastric mucosa from NSAID-related damage and ulceration.
Approved indications
- Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis in patients at risk for NSAID-induced gastric ulcers
Common side effects
- Dyspepsia
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Headache
Key clinical trials
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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- Drug class: All NSAID with proton pump inhibitor combination drugs
- Target: All drugs targeting COX-1/COX-2 (naproxen); H+/K+-ATPase (esomeprazole)
- Manufacturer: Amgen — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Rheumatology / Pain Management
- Indication: Drugs for Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis in patients at risk for NSAID-induced gastric ulcers
- Also known as: naproxen/esomeprazole
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