Patoprazole 20 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 500.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Pantoprazole sodium |
| Company | Pristine pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
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
- Suppresses gastric acid production
- Binds to H+/K+ATPase enzyme system
- Inhibits basal and stimulated gastric acid secretion
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration for various conditions and doses
- IV injection for different indications and dosages
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
- Well tolerated in short-term and long-term treatment
- Common side effects: headache, diarrhea
- Rare side effects: abdominal pain, flatulence, rash, insomnia, hyperglycemia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Limited studies in pregnant women
- Excreted in human milk
- Use only if clearly needed
Precautions & Warnings
- Tablet should not be split, chewed, or crushed
- Long-term use may lead to malabsorption of Vitamin B12
- May increase risk of osteoporosis related disorders
Overdose Effects
- No known symptoms of overdosage in humans
- Highly protein bound and not readily dialyzable
Therapeutic Class
- Proton Pump Inhibitor
Reconstitution
- IV injection and IV infusion reconstitution and administration directions
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place, away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15F2N3O4S
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