Pantolam 20 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Pantoprazole sodium
Company Orbit 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
  • Suppression of gastric acid production
  • Covalent binding to the H+/K+ATPase enzyme system
  • Inhibition of basal and stimulated gastric acid secretion

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 in association with antimicrobial agents
  • Prophylaxis of NSAID-associated gastric or duodenal ulcer: 20 mg daily
  • Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Initially 80 mg once daily, adjusted according to response
  • IV Injection for various conditions

Drug Interactions

No significant drug interactions observed in clinical studies

Contraindications

Pantoprazole is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity 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
  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Excreted in human milk, decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or the drug

Precautions & Warnings

  • Tablet should not be split, chewed or crushed
  • Long-term therapy may lead to malabsorption of cyanocobalamin
  • Increased risk of osteoporosis related disorders

Overdose Effects

  • No known symptoms of overdosage in humans
  • Not readily dialyzable
  • Symptomatic and supportive management recommended

Therapeutic Class

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Reconstitution

  • IV injection and IV infusion directions
  • Must be given as intravenous administration only and by slow injection/infusion

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

Commonly Asked Questions

  • Details regarding the tablet usage, improvement timeline, frequency, storage, effects on older adults, time to work, safety, weight gain, side effects, use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, missed dose

Usability

  • Oral and IV administration
  • Potential long-term therapy implications
  • Suitable for various gastrointestinal conditions
  • Caution for specific patient groups

Storage

  • Dry place
  • Protected from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Dosage

  • Daily dosages for various conditions
  • Duration of treatment
  • Directions for IV administration

Chemical Composition

  • Molecular Formula
  • Chemical Structure

Caution

  • Tablet should not be split, chewed or crushed
  • Long-term therapy may lead to malabsorption of cyanocobalamin

Infusion Administration

Instructions for reconstitution and dilution for IV infusion

Reconstitution Shelf-life

  • Reconstituted solution shelf-life at room temperature
  • Admixed solution shelf-life at room temperature

Pregnancy Considerations

  • US FDA Pregnancy Category B
  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Excretion in human milk, decision-making for nursing mothers

Long-term Therapy

  • Potential implications for malabsorption and osteoporosis related disorders
  • Consideration for managing side effects during long-term usage

Dosage Adjustment

  • Initial dose and potential for adjustment based on response

IV Injection

Directions for IV administration and reconstitution

IV Infusion

Instructions and shelf-life for IV infusion

Molecular Formula

C16H15F2N3O4S

Chemical Structure Image

Chemical Structure Image URL

Improvement Timeline

Expected improvement timeline upon using the tablet

Frequency

Dosage frequency as prescribed by the doctor

Storage & Disposal

  • Instructions for proper storage and disposal
  • Protection from reach of children and pets

Elderly Precautions

  • Increased risk for bone fractures especially with longer use and higher doses for older adults

Symptomatic Management

Recommendation for symptomatic and supportive management in case of overdose

No Drug Interactions

Clinical studies have not shown significant drug interactions

Excretion in Human Milk

Associated considerations for nursing mothers

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