Novapan 40 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))

Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (30's pack: ৳ 90.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Pantoprazole sodium
Company Novus pharmaceuticals ltd

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 binding to the H+/K+ATPase enzyme system.

Dosage & Administration

  • Benign gastric ulcer: 40 mg daily in the morning for 4 weeks
  • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease: 20-40 mg daily in the morning for 4 weeks
  • Duodenal ulcer: 40 mg daily in the morning for 2 weeks
  • Duodenal ulcer associated with Helicobacter pylori: 40 mg twice daily with antibiotics
  • Prophylaxis of NSAID-associated gastric or duodenal ulcer: 20 mg daily
  • Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Initially 80 mg once daily

Interaction

No significant drug interactions observed

Contraindications

Patients known to be hypersensitive to any of the components of the formulation

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

US FDA Pregnancy Category B, use during pregnancy only if clearly needed; excreted in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Do not split, chew or crush tablets
  • Long-term therapy may lead to malabsorption of Vitamin B12 and increase the risk of osteoporosis related disorders

Overdose Effects

No known symptoms of overdosage in humans; not readily dialyzable

Therapeutic Class

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Reconstitution

  • IV Injection: Reconstitute with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection
  • IV Infusion: Reconstitute with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection and further dilute with appropriate fluids

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: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-859-pantoprazole-sodium-chemical-structure-cnfmhAVGwpLzfJYlfu9P.svg

Common Questions

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