Exipro 20 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))

Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (50's pack: ৳ 250.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Pantoprazole sodium
Company Leon pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Exipro 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 by covalently binding to the H+/K+ATPase enzyme system at the surface of the gastric parietal cell.

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral administration for different conditions
  • IV injection for various conditions

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: headache, diarrhea
  • Rare side effects: abdominal pain, flatulence, rash, insomnia, hyperglycemia

Pregnancy & Lactation

US FDA Pregnancy Category B, no adequate and well-controlled studies, excreted in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Tablet should not be split, chewed or crushed
  • Long-term therapy may lead to malabsorption of Vitamin B12
  • May increase the 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 and infusion directions for use

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 image available

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