Pantobex 40 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Pantoprazole sodium
Company	Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Pantobex 20 mg tablet Pantobex 40 mg injection

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 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

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 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
Duodenal ulcer and gastric ulcer IV Injection: 40 mg once daily for 7-10 days

Interaction

No significant drug interactions observed in clinical studies

Contraindications

Pantoprazole 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

FDA Pregnancy Category B, excreted in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

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

Therapeutic Class

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Reconstitution

IV injection and infusion directions provided

Storage Conditions

Keep in a dry place, away from light and heat

Chemical Structure

Molecular Formula: C16H15F2N3O4S
Chemical Structure Image: Available

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