Protecto 1000 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 300.00)

Strip Price: ৳ 60.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Sucralfate
Company	Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Protecto 500 mg tablet Protecto 1 gm suspension

Indications

Duodenal ulcer
Gastric ulcer
Chronic gastritis
Prophylaxis of gastrointestinal hemorrhage

Pharmacology

Non-systemic drug
Promotes healing of ulcers
Forms chemical complex
Binds to ulcer site
Inhibits action of pepsin and bile

Dosage

Usual doses for adults and pediatric population
Maximum daily dose
Duration of treatment
Special dosage requirements for elderly patients

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach
Avoid administration with antacids

Interaction

Reduces bioavailability of certain drugs
Separate administration for restored bioavailability
Should not be co-administered with citrate preparations

Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to sucralfate

Side Effects

Includes headache, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, urticaria
Episodes of hyperglycemia reported in diabetic patients

Pregnancy & Lactation

Safety not established in pregnant women
Exercise caution during breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

Use with caution in patients with renal dysfunction
Not recommended for individuals on dialysis
Lab testing recommended for patients with renal impairment
Bezoar formation reported in severely ill patients

Use in Special Populations

Not recommended for use in children under 14 years of age
No dose adjustments necessary for elderly patients
Use with caution in renal impairment patients
May cause dizziness or drowsiness

Overdose Effects

Most cases remain asymptomatic
Symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting
Minimal risks associated with overdose

Therapeutic Class

Chelating complex

Storage Conditions

Store in cool, dry place, protected from light

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