Pantomak 20 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))

Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Pantoprazole sodium
Company Maks drug limited
Also available as
Pantomak 40 mg tablet

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 that suppresses the final step in gastric acid production by covalently binding to the H+/K+ATPase enzyme system at the surface of the gastric parietal cell.

Dosage & Administration

  • Recommended dosages for various conditions
  • Oral administration guidelines
  • IV injection administration guidelines

Interaction

No significant drug interactions observed in clinical studies

Contraindications

Patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formulation

Side Effects

  • Common side effects: Headache and diarrhea
  • Rarely included side effects: abdominal pain, flatulence, rash, insomnia, hyperglycemia

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • US FDA Pregnancy Category B
  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Excretion in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Tablet should not be split, chewed or crushed
  • Long-term therapy may lead to malabsorption of cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)
  • May increase the 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

  • Direction for use of IV injection
  • Direction for use of IV infusion
  • Storage conditions for reconstituted solution

Storage Conditions

Keep in a dry place, away from light and heat

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C16H15F2N3O4S
  • Chemical Structure Image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-859-pantoprazole-sodium-chemical-structure-cnfmhAVGwpLzfJYlfu9P.svg

Common Questions

  • Introduction of Pantomak 20 mg Tablet
  • Duration to see improvement in condition
  • Frequency of use
  • Instructions for storage and disposal
  • Effects on older adults
  • Time taken for medication to work
  • Safety profile
  • Potential for weight gain
  • Common side effects
  • Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • What to do if a dose is missed

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