Neopanta 40 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Pantoprazole sodium
Company Supreme pharmaceutical ltd
Also available as
Neopanta 20 mg tablet

Indications

  • Peptic ulcer diseases
  • Gastroesophageal reflux diseases
  • Ulcer induced by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
  • Eradication of Helicobacter pylori (in combination with antibiotics)
  • Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Pharmacology

Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that suppresses the final step in gastric acid production by covalently binding to the H+/K+ATPase enzyme system at the surface of the gastric parietal cell.

Dosage & Administration

  • 40 mg daily in the morning for 4 weeks for benign gastric ulcer
  • 20-40 mg daily in the morning for 4 weeks for gastro-esophageal reflux disease
  • 40 mg daily in the morning for 2 weeks for duodenal ulcer
  • 40 mg twice daily in association with antimicrobial agents for duodenal ulcer associated with Helicobacter pylori
  • 20 mg daily for NSAID-associated gastric or duodenal ulcer prophylaxis
  • 80 mg once daily for Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
  • 40 mg once daily for 7-10 days for duodenal/gastric ulcer by IV injection
  • 80 mg IV for rebleeding in peptic ulcer and prophylaxis of acid aspiration
  • 80 mg IV for long-term management of Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome by IV injection

Interaction

No significant drug interactions observed in clinical studies.

Contraindications

Pantoprazole is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formulation.

Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Flatulence
  • Rash
  • Insomnia
  • Hyperglycemia

Pregnancy & Lactation

US FDA Pregnancy Category of Pantoprazole is B. No well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Excreted in human milk. Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

Precautions & Warnings

Neopanta tablet should not be split, chewed, or crushed. Long-term therapy may lead to malabsorption of cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) or increase the risk of osteoporosis related disorders.

Overdose Effects

No known symptoms of overdosage in humans. Not readily dialyzable. Apart from symptomatic and supportive management, no specific therapy recommended.

Therapeutic Class

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Reconstitution

  • Neopanta IV injection should be given as a slow intravenous injection
  • Neopanta IV infusion should be reconstituted with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection and further diluted

Storage Conditions

Keep in a dry place, away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C16H15F2N3O4S
  • Chemical Structure Image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-859-pantoprazole-sodium-chemical-structure-cnfmhAVGwpLzfJYlfu9P.svg

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