Pansos 40 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Pantoprazole sodium
Company Nipro jmi pharma ltd
Also available as
Pansos 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

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. Inhibition of both basal and stimulated gastric acid secretion.

Dosage & 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
  • Duodenal ulcer associated with Helicobacter pylori: 40 mg twice daily in association with antimicrobial agents
  • Prophylaxis of NSAID-associated gastric or duodenal ulcer: 20 mg daily
  • Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Initially 80 mg once daily
  • IV Injection for various conditions

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. Limited studies in pregnant women. Excreted in human milk. Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

Precautions & Warnings

  • Tablet should not be split, chewed or crushed
  • Long-term therapy may lead to malabsorption of cyanocobalamin
  • May increase the risk of osteoporosis related disorders

Overdose Effects

No known symptoms of overdosage in humans. Not readily dialyzable. Symptomatic and supportive management recommended.

Therapeutic Class

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Reconstitution

Directions for use of IV injection and IV infusion

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: Chemical Structure of Pantoprazole Sodium

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