Pantochem 20 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Pantoprazole sodium
Company Chemist laboratories ltd

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 final step in gastric acid production
  • Covalent binding to H+/K+ ATPase enzyme system

Dosage & Administration

  • Different dosages for specific conditions
  • Oral administration
  • IV injection administration
  • Long-term management dosages

Interaction

  • No significant drug interactions observed in clinical studies

Contraindications

  • Patients with known hypersensitivity to any components

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • US FDA Pregnancy Category B
  • No adequate, well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Excreted in human milk, decision on nursing to be made

Precautions & Warnings

  • Tablet should not be split, chewed or crushed
  • Long-term therapy may lead to malabsorption of cyanocobalamin
  • Increased 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

  • Directions for use of IV injection
  • Directions for use of IV infusion
  • Storage conditions for reconstituted solution

Storage Conditions

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

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C16H15F2N3O4S

Common Questions

  • What is Pantochem 20 mg Tablet?
  • How long do I need to use before improvement?
  • At what frequency do I need to use?
  • Should I use empty stomach, before food or after food?
  • Instructions for storage and disposal
  • Effects on older adults
  • Duration for medication to work
  • Safety concerns
  • Potential weight gain
  • Common side effects
  • Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • What to do if a dose is missed

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