Panzol 20 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))

Unit Price: ৳ 3.50 (30's pack: ৳ 105.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Pantoprazole sodium
Company Amico laboratories ltd
Also available as
Panzol 40 mg tablet

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 binding to the H+/K+ATPase enzyme system at the surface of the gastric parietal cell

Dosage & Administration - Oral

  • 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
  • Prophylaxis of NSAID-associated gastric or duodenal ulcer: 20 mg daily

Dosage & Administration - IV Injection

  • Duodenal ulcer and gastric ulcer: 40 mg once daily for 7-10 days
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease associated with a history of erosive esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 7-10 days
  • Prevention of rebleeding in peptic ulcer: IV 80 mg followed by 8 mg/hour infusion for 72 hours

Interaction

No significant drug interactions observed

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any of the components

Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Flatulence
  • Rash
  • Insomnia
  • Hyperglycemia

Pregnancy & Lactation

US FDA Pregnancy Category B. Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution against splitting, chewing or crushing tablets
  • Long-term therapy may lead to malabsorption of Vitamin B12 or osteoporosis related disorders

Overdose Effects

No known symptoms of overdosage in humans

Therapeutic Class

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Reconstitution - IV Injection

  • IV administration only
  • Slow intravenous injection
  • Reconstituted solution may be stored at room temperature for a maximum of 4 hours

Reconstitution - IV Infusion

  • Intravenous infusion over approximately 15 minutes
  • Reconstituted solution may be stored at room temperature for a maximum of 4 hours prior to further dilution

Storage Conditions

Dry place, away from light and heat

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C16H15F2N3O4S

Common Questions

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