Pamel 20 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Pantoprazole sodium
Company Medicon pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Pamel 40 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

  • Dosage and administration information for various conditions and routes such as oral and IV injection

Interaction

No significant drug interactions observed in clinical studies

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formulation

Side Effects

  • Common side effects: Headache, diarrhea
  • Rare side effects: Abdominal pain, flatulence, rash, insomnia, hyperglycemia

Pregnancy & Lactation

US FDA Pregnancy Category B. No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Excreted in human milk, so a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing.

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution against splitting, chewing, or crushing tablets
  • 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. Highly protein bound, not readily dialyzable.

Therapeutic Class

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Reconstitution

  • Direction for IV injection and IV infusion reconstitution and administration

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

Common Questions about Pamel 20 mg Tablet

  • Answers to common questions about the product, including usage, storage, effects on older adults, time to work, safety, side effects, pregnancy and breastfeeding, missed dose management

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