FRANKEE 40

Pantoprazole Sodium Sesquihydrate
40 mg eq. to Pantoprazole

10X10 (ALU-ALU) Rs 60

FRANKEE 40

Pantoprazole is known as acid neutralizing drug and is classified under proton pump inhibitors. it helps to neutralize the excess of acid in the stomach.
It is used to treat reflux esophagitis

  • Esophagitis
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • Zollinger-elision syndrome
  • Peptic ulcers
  • Duodenal ulcers

Mechanism of Action-

Pantoprazole works by binding with the H+K+ATPase pump on the parietal cells and neutralize the excess of acid produced in the stomach.

Pharmacokinetics-

Absorption- It is absorbed orally
Protein Binding- It is 98% bound to plasma proteins
Metabolism- It is metabolized in the liver
Excretion- It is excreted via urine
  • Nausea
  • Fever
  • Confusion
  • Bloating
  • Increased blood pressure
  • Contraindicated in systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Contraindicated in autoimmune disease

Precautions-

  • Stop using it in severe allergic reactions
  • Stop using in severe diarrhoea
  • Nelfinavir
  • Warfarin
  • Ketoconazole
  • Iron salts
  • Mycophenolate mofetil