Pantoprazole
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Pantoprazole
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Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor and causes long lasting inhibition of gastric acid secretion and used in the treatment of peptic ulcers. Chemically Pantoprazole is identified as 5-(difluoromethoxy)-2-[[(3,4-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl) methyl] sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole. Pantoprazole is a novel substituted benzimidazole sulfoxide derived prodrug similar to omeprazol and lansoprazol. Pantoprazole is administered orally.
Indications
Pantoprazole is primarily indicated in conditions like Benign gastric ulcer, Duodenal ulcer, Duodenal ulcer and gastric ulcer, Duodenal ulcer associated with h. Pylori, Esophagitis, Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, Oesophagitis, Peptic ulcer, Prophylaxis of NSAID-associated gastric or duodenal ulcer, Zollinger-ellison syndrome, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Prophylaxis of NSAID-associated gastric or duodenal ulcer.
Contraindication
Pantoprazole is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Pantoprazole are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Weakness, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, Anxiety, Dyspnea, Pain, Pharyngitis, Cough, Arthralgia, Rhinitis, Chest pain, Bronchitis, Backache, Urinary frequency, UTI, Hyperlipidemia, Migraine, Neck pain, Rectal disorders, Hypertonia, Sinusitis, Flu like syndrome, Hyperglycemia.
Warnings
Pantoprazole should be used with caution in patients with liver or kidney disease or of any drug allergy. It should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Avoid use during lactation. The elderly may be especially sensitive to this drug, so use with caution.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, and patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Dosage
Pantoprazole Dosage for Adults
| Dose | 0.571 mg/kg |
| Single Dose | 0.57 (0.571) |
| Frequency | 24 hourly |
| Route | PO |
| Note: For 8 weeks |
Pantoprazole Dosage for Paedriatic
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| Note: Not recommended in this age group |
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