Pramax 20 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Pantoprazole sodium
Company Concord pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Pramax 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
  • Suppresses gastric acid production
  • Covalently binds to H+/K+ ATPase enzyme system
  • Inhibits both basal and stimulated gastric acid secretion

Dosage and administration

  • Dosage for benign gastric ulcer: 40 mg daily in the morning for 4 weeks, continued for further 4 weeks if not fully healed
  • Dosage for gastro-esophageal reflux disease: 20-40 mg daily in the morning for 4 weeks, continued for further 4 weeks if not fully healed
  • Dosage for duodenal ulcer: 40 mg daily in the morning for 2 weeks, continued for further 2 weeks if not fully healed
  • Dosage for duodenal ulcer associated with Helicobacter pylori: 40 mg twice daily in combination with antibiotics for one week
  • Dosage for 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, with a maximum of 40 mg daily for elderly patients

Interaction

  • No significant drug interactions observed in clinical studies

Contraindications

  • Not for use in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the components

Side effects

  • Common side effects: Headache, diarrhea
  • Rare side effects: Abdominal pain, flatulence, rash, insomnia, hyperglycemia

Pregnancy and lactation

  • Category B for pregnancy
  • Excreted in human milk
  • Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed

Precautions and warnings

  • Tablet should not be split, chewed or crushed
  • Long-term therapy may lead to malabsorption of cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)
  • Increased risk of osteoporosis related disorders

Overdose effects

  • No known symptoms of overdosage in humans
  • Not readily dialyzable
  • No specific therapy recommended

Therapeutic class

  • Proton Pump Inhibitor

Reconstitution

  • IV injection should be given as a slow intravenous injection
  • Reconstituted solution may be stored at room temperature for a maximum of 4 hours
  • IV infusion should be given over a period of approximately 15 minutes
  • Reconstituted solution may be stored at room temperature for a maximum of 4 hours prior to further dilution

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 available

Common questions

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