MGPAN-40 INJECTION

COMPOSITION: PANTOPRAZOLE 40 MG

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PANTOPRAZOLE 40 MG

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BENIGN GASTRIC/DUODENAL ULCER , EROSIVE ESOPHAGITIS ASSOCIATED, GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE , PYLORI INFECTION , HYPERSECRETORY DISORDERS, NSAID-INDUCED , GASTRIC ULCERS , ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME.

Pantoprazole  is a proton pump inhibitor drug used for short-term treatment of erosion and ulceration of the esophagus caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease. Initial treatment is generally of eight weeks’ duration, after which another eight week course of treatment may be considered if necessary. It can be used as a maintenance therapy for long term use after initial response is obtained. This medication may affect the results of certain lab tests, such as drug screenings (pantoprazole can cause a false positive for THC). It is recommended you make sure laboratory personnel and your doctor know you are using this drug. The active ingredient in Protonix (pantoprazole sodium). Delayed-Release Tablets is a substituted benzimidazole,sodium 5-(difluoromethoxy)-2-[[(3,4-dimethoxy-2-pyridinyl)methyl] sulfinyl]-1 H -benzimidazole sesquihydrate, a compound that inhibits gastric acid secretion.

Pharmacokinetics

Pantoprazole inhibits H /K ATPase pump function thereby reducing gastric acid secretion. It also has a role in the eradication of H. pylori.

Absorption
Well absorbed; peak plasma concentrations: Approx 2-2.5 hr after oral dose. Oral bioavailability: Approx 77% with enteric-coated formulation (does not vary after single or multiple doses).

Distribution
Protein-binding: 98%; volume of distribution: 11-24 L.

Metabolism
Hepatic; mainly by cytochrome CYP2C19 and slightly by CYP2D6 and CYP2C0.

Excretion
Via urine (approx 80%) and bile (approx 20%). Elimination half life: approx 1 hour (prolonged in hepatic impairment; in patients with cirrhosis the elimination half life may be 3-10 hours).

Pantoprazole Adverse Reactions / Pantoprazole Side Effects

Diarrhoea, dizziness, pruritus, skin rashes, GI tract infections, chest pain, headache, nausea, pain, anxiety, hyperglycaemia; malaise or lassitude; myalgia; oedema; insomnia; hyperlipidaemia; flatulence, abdominal pain, constipation, eructation, dyspepsia, rectal disorder; urinary frequency, UTI; abnormalities in liver function; local site reaction; hypertonia, neck pain, weakness; bronchitis, cough, dyspnoea, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infection, flu syndrome.

Special Precautions

Long-term therapy may lead to bacterial overgrowth in the GI tract. Hepatic impairment; monitor liver function regularly (if enzymes increase, discontinue); pregnancy; not recommended in children <18 yr; long term use may lead to atrophic gastritis.

Other Drug Interactions

Decreased absorption of ketoconazole and itraconazole; may slightly increase digoxin plasma concentration; may reduce plasma concentration of atazanavir, avoid concomitant use; may enhance anticoagulant effect of coumarins; may cause gastric mucosal irritation with alcohol; may increase levels or effects of: bosentan, dapsone, fluoxetine, glimepiride, glipizide, losartan, montelukast, nateglinide, paclitaxel, phenytoin, warfarin, and zafirlukast; may decrease levels or effects of: aminoglutethimide, carbamazepine, phenytoin, and rifampicin.