Pantogut 20 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Pantoprazole sodium
Company Popular pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Pantogut 40 mg tablet Pantogut 40 mg injection

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

Dosage & Administration

  • Dosage for benign gastric ulcer: 40 mg daily in the morning for 4 weeks
  • Dosage for gastro-esophageal reflux disease: 20-40 mg daily in the morning for 4 weeks
  • Dosage for duodenal ulcer: 40 mg daily in the morning for 2 weeks
  • Dosage for 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
  • Dosage for Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Initially 80 mg once daily adjusted according to response
  • IV Dosage for various conditions like duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, and prevention of rebleeding in peptic ulcer

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 B. No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women

Precautions & Warnings

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

Overdose Effects

No known symptoms of overdosage in humans. Not readily dialyzable

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: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-859-pantoprazole-sodium-chemical-structure-cnfmhAVGwpLzfJYlfu9P.svg

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