AUP 20 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))

Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (30's pack: ৳ 90.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Pantoprazole sodium
Company Decent pharma laboratories ltd
Also available as
Aup 40 mg tablet

ProductTitle

  • AUP 20 mg Tablet

Categories

  • TherapeuticClass:
    • Proton Pump Inhibitor

Description

  • Indications:
    • Peptic ulcer diseases
    • Gastroesophageal reflux diseases
    • Ulcer induced by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
    • Eradication of Helicobacter pylori
    • Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
  • Pharmacology:
    • Proton pump inhibitor
    • Suppresses final step in gastric acid production
  • DosageAdministration:
    • Benign gastric ulcer: 40 mg daily in the morning for 4 weeks
    • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease: 20-40 mg daily in the morning for 4 weeks
    • Duodenal ulcer: 40 mg daily in the morning for 2 weeks
    • Duodenal ulcer associated with Helicobacter pylori: 40 mg twice daily in association with antimicrobial agents for one week
    • Prophylaxis of NSAID-associated gastric or duodenal ulcer: 20 mg daily
    • Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Initially 80 mg once daily
  • Interaction:
    • No significant drug interactions observed in clinical studies
  • Contraindications:
    • Hypersensitivity to any components of the formulation
  • SideEffects:
    • Common side effects: headache, diarrhea
    • Rarely included side effects: abdominal pain, flatulence, rash, insomnia, hyperglycemia
  • PregnancyLactation:
    • US FDA Pregnancy Category B
    • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
    • Excreted in human milk, use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
  • PrecautionsWarnings:
    • Tablet should not be split, chewed or crushed
    • Long-term therapy may lead to malabsorption of Vitamin B12 or increase risk of osteoporosis related disorders
  • OverdoseEffects:
    • No known symptoms of overdosage in humans
    • Highly protein bound and not readily dialyzable
  • Reconstitution:
    • IV injection: Must be given as a slow intravenous injection
    • IV infusion: Must be given as an intravenous infusion over a period of approximately 15 minutes
  • StorageConditions:
    • Keep in a dry place, away from light and heat

ChemicalStructure

  • MolecularFormula: C16H15F2N3O4S

UsabilityFeatures

  • DosageImprovement: To be taken till improvement is seen in health conditions
  • DosageFrequency: In the dosage as prescribed by the doctor
  • DosageTiming: Prior to the meal, approximately 30 minutes before it
  • StorageDisposalInstructions: Kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging, out of reach of children and pets

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