Pantocure 20 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Pantoprazole sodium
Company Rangs 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
  • Covalently binding to H+/K+ATPase enzyme system

Dosage & Administration

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

Interaction

No significant drug interactions observed in clinical studies

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any components of the formulation

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • FDA Pregnancy Category B
  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Excretion in human milk
  • Need for decision making regarding drug usage during pregnancy and nursing

Precautions & Warnings

  • Tablet should not be split, chewed, or crushed
  • Potential malabsorption of Vitamin B12
  • Risk of osteoporosis related disorders with long-term therapy

Overdose Effects

  • No known symptoms of overdosage in humans
  • Highly protein bound and not readily dialyzable
  • Symptomatic and supportive management recommended

Therapeutic Class

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Reconstitution

  • Directions for IV injection reconstitution
  • Directions for IV infusion reconstitution
  • Storage details for reconstituted solution

Storage Conditions

Keep in a dry place, away from light and heat

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C16H15F2N3O4S
  • Chemical Structure Image: URL

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