Protopa 20 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))

Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (30's pack: ৳ 120.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Pantoprazole sodium
Company Apollo pharmaceutical ltd

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Proton pump inhibitor
  • Suppression of gastric acid production
  • Binding to H+/K+ATPase enzyme system
  • Inhibition of acid secretion

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral administration
  • IV Injection
  • Dosage for different conditions
  • Maintenance doses
  • Duration of treatment

Interaction

  • No significant drug interactions observed
  • Safe to use with other medications
  • Consult healthcare provider for drug interactions

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to components
  • Avoid in allergic individuals
  • Consult doctor before use

Side Effects

  • Well tolerated in short-term and long-term use
  • Common side effects: headache, diarrhea
  • Rare side effects: abdominal pain, flatulence, rash

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category B
  • Use only if benefits outweigh risks
  • Excreted in human milk
  • Consult doctor before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Do not split, chew, or crush tablets
  • Long-term use may lead to malabsorption of Vitamin B12
  • Increased risk of osteoporosis related disorders

Overdose Effects

  • No known symptoms of overdosage in humans
  • Symptomatic and supportive management recommended

Therapeutic Class

  • Proton Pump Inhibitor
  • Used for acid-related disorders
  • Effective in treating ulcers and GERD

Reconstitution

  • IV injection reconstitution instructions
  • Storage conditions for IV solutions
  • Use of IV infusion for specific conditions

Storage Conditions

  • Store in dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Proper storage to maintain effectiveness

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C16H15F2N3O4S
  • Chemical Structure image provided
  • Description of molecular composition

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