Prilosec 40 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Pantoprazole sodium
Company Al madina pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Prilosec 20 mg tablet

Indications

  • Peptic ulcer diseases
  • Gastroesophageal reflux diseases
  • Ulcer induced by NSAIDs
  • Eradication of Helicobacter pylori
  • 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

  • Usage for benign gastric ulcer
  • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease dosage
  • Duodenal ulcer treatment guidelines
  • Recommended dosage for NSAID-associated gastric or duodenal ulcer
  • Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome dosage
  • IV injection dosage 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

  • Common side effects are headache and diarrhea
  • Rare side effects include abdominal pain, flatulence, rash, insomnia, and hyperglycemia

Pregnancy & Lactation

US FDA Pregnancy Category B, should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed

Precautions & Warnings

  • Tablet should not be split, chewed or crushed
  • Long-term therapy may lead to malabsorption of vitamin B12 or 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

  • Directions for IV injection use
  • Directions for IV infusion use
  • Storage guidelines for reconstituted solutions

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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