Panton-AX 20 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))

Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (50's pack: ৳ 200.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Pantoprazole sodium
Company Bristol pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Panton ax 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 acid production
  • Covalently binding to H+/K+ATPase enzyme system
  • Inhibition of basal and stimulated gastric acid secretion

Dosage & Administration

  • Benign gastric ulcer: 40 mg daily in the morning for 4 weeks, continued for further 4 weeks if not fully healed
  • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease: 20-40 mg daily in the morning for 4 weeks, continued for further 4 weeks if not fully healed
  • Duodenal ulcer: 40 mg daily in the morning for 2 weeks, continued for further 2 weeks if not fully healed
  • 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 adjusted according to response; daily doses above 80 mg given in 2 divided doses

Interaction

No significant drug interactions observed in clinical studies

Contraindications

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; use during pregnancy only if clearly needed; excreted in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Tablet should not be split, chewed or crushed
  • May lead to malabsorption of Vitamin B12
  • May 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

  • IV injection: Slow intravenous injection
  • IV infusion: Intravenous infusion over a period of approximately 15 minutes
  • Use only freshly prepared solution
  • Reconstituted solution may be stored at room temperature for a maximum 4 hours; admixed solution may be stored at room temperature and must be used within 24 hours from the time of initial reconstitution

Storage Conditions

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

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C16H15F2N3O4S

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