Protoloc 20 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Pantoprazole sodium
Company Beacon pharmaceuticals plc
Also available as
Protoloc 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 that suppresses the final step in gastric acid production

Dosage & Administration

  • Dosage varies for different conditions and modes of administration
  • Dosage ranges from 20mg to 80mg daily depending on the condition
  • Specific instructions for oral and IV administration

Interaction

No significant drug interactions observed in clinical studies

Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formulation

Side Effects

  • Well tolerated in both short-term and long-term treatment
  • Common side effects include headache and diarrhea
  • Rare side effects include abdominal pain, flatulence, rash, insomnia, and hyperglycemia

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • US FDA Pregnancy Category B
  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Excretion in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

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

Overdose Effects

  • No known symptoms of overdosage in humans
  • Highly protein bound and not readily dialyzable

Therapeutic Class

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Reconstitution

  • Specific directions for reconstitution of IV injection and infusion
  • Instructions on intravenous administration and storage of reconstituted solution

Storage Conditions

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

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular formula: C16H15F2N3O4S
  • Chemical structure provided in image format

Common Questions

  • Information about the drug, dosage, storage, and effects on specific populations
  • Guidance on storage and disposal of the drug

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