Protozin 20 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Pantoprazole sodium |
| Company | Euro pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
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 covalently binding to the H+/K+ATPase enzyme system at the surface of the gastric parietal cell.
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration for various conditions
- IV injection for duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, prevention of rebleeding in peptic ulcer, prophylaxis of acid aspiration, and long-term management of Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
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
- Common: headache, diarrhea
- Rarely included: abdominal pain, flatulence, rash, insomnia, hyperglycemia
Pregnancy & Lactation
US FDA Pregnancy Category B. No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Excreted in human milk; decision to discontinue nursing or drug should be made considering the benefit of the drug to the mother
Precautions & Warnings
- Tablet should not be split, chewed or crushed
- Long-term therapy may lead to malabsorption of cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) and increase the risk of osteoporosis-related disorders
Overdose Effects
No known symptoms of overdosage in humans. Highly protein bound, not readily dialyzable
Therapeutic Class
Proton Pump Inhibitor
Reconstitution
Directions for IV administration and reconstitution process
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: Image link provided
Common Questions about Protozin 20 mg Tablet
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- Instructions for storage and disposal of Protozin 20 mg Tablet
- Effects on older adults
- Duration for the medication to work
- Safety of Protozin 20 mg Tablet
- Potential weight gain
- Side effects
- Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
- What to do if a dose is missed