Prazolin 20 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))

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

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Pantoprazole sodium
Company Rephco pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Prazolin 40 mg tablet

Title

  • Prazolin 20 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Proton Pump Inhibitor
  • Acid Reducer
  • Gastric Health

Description

  • Effective in treating Peptic ulcer diseases
  • Used for Gastroesophageal reflux diseases
  • Can help in eradicating Helicobacter pylori

DosageForm

  • Tablet
  • IV Injection

DosageStrengths

  • 20 mg
  • 40 mg
  • 80 mg

AdministrationRoute

  • Oral
  • Intravenous

TreatmentDuration

  • Short-term
  • Long-term

CommonSideEffects

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

PregnancyCategory

  • Category B

Precautions

  • Do not split, chew or crush tablet
  • Risk of malabsorption of Vitamin B12
  • Increased risk of osteoporosis

StorageInstructions

  • Store in a dry place
  • Keep away from light and heat
  • Keep out of reach of children

ChemicalStructure

  • Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₅F₂N₃O₄S

Indications

  • Peptic ulcer diseases
  • Gastroesophageal reflux diseases
  • Ulcer induced by NSAIDs
  • Eradication of Helicobacter pylori
  • Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Pharmacology

  • Inhibits final step in gastric acid production by binding to proton pump

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to components of the formulation

NoKnownInteractions

  • No significant drug interactions observed

IVReconstitution

  • Must reconstitute with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection
  • IV injection should be given slowly over 2 to 5 minutes
  • Freshly prepared solution should be used

InteractionWithFood

  • Take 30 minutes before a meal

DuodenalUlcerDosage

  • Initial 40 mg once daily for 7-10 days

GERDDosage

  • 20-40 mg daily in the morning for 4 weeks

UseInElderly

  • Adjust doses according to response (max. 40 mg daily for elderly)

StorageValidityAfterReconstitution

  • Room temperature storage for up to 4 hours

IVInfusionDuration

  • Approximately 15 minutes

PreventionDosage

  • 20 mg daily for long-term NSAID treatment

GastricUlcerDosage

  • 40 mg once daily for 7-10 days

DosageAdjustments

  • Titrate doses depending on acid output

UsageInPregnancy

  • Use only if clearly needed
  • Excreted in human milk, consider discontinuing nursing

OverdoseManagement

  • No specific therapy recommended
  • Focus on symptomatic and supportive care

TherapeuticClass

  • Proton Pump Inhibitor

UsableInElderly

  • Adjust doses for maximum efficacy

IntravenousInfusion

  • Requires additional dilution before administration

AdverseEffects

  • Rarely causes weight gain

MissedDoseInstructions

  • Take missed dose as soon as remembered
  • Skip if close to next dose time

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