Panloc 20 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Pantoprazole sodium
Company Kumudini pharma ltd
Also available as
Panloc 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

  • Proton pump inhibitor
  • Suppression of gastric acid production
  • Covalent binding to H+/K+ATPase enzyme system

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral administration
  • 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
  • Prophylaxis of NSAID-associated gastric or duodenal ulcer: 20 mg daily
  • IV Injection: Duodenal ulcer and gastric ulcer: 40 mg once daily for 7-10 days
  • Prevention of rebleeding in peptic ulcer: IV 80 mg followed by 8 mg/hour infusion for 72 hours

Interaction

No significant drug interactions observed

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any components of the formulation

Side Effects

  • Well tolerated in both short-term and long-term treatment
  • Common: headache, diarrhea
  • Rare: abdominal pain, flatulence, rash, insomnia, hyperglycemia

Pregnancy & Lactation

US FDA Pregnancy Category B

Precautions & Warnings

  • Tablet should not be split, chewed or crushed
  • Long-term therapy may lead to malabsorption of Vitamin B12
  • Increased risk of osteoporosis related disorders

Overdose Effects

No known symptoms of overdosage in humans

Therapeutic Class

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Reconstitution

IV injection and IV infusion directions provided

Storage Conditions

Keep in a dry place, away from light and heat

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 Panloc 20 mg Tablet

  • Usage frequency
  • Instructions for storage and disposal
  • Effects on older adults
  • Time for medication to take effect
  • Safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Management of missed doses

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