℞ Prescription injectable Gastroenterology
PANTANIX-40
Pantoprazole for Injection IP 40 mg
Rapid & Effective Acid Suppression for Critical Care
40 mg Lyophilized powder for injection
- Potent
- Reliable
- Gastroprotection
- Powerful Acid Suppression
- Protects Gastric Mucosa
- Promotes Ulcer Healing
Specifications
| Composition | Each vial contains Pantoprazole Sodium (as sterile) 40 mg |
|---|---|
| Strength | 40 mg |
| Dosage form | Lyophilized powder for injection |
| Pack size | 1 Vial (40 mg) with Sterile Water for Injection (as per pack) |
| Route | Intravenous (I.V.) use only |
| Storage | Store below 25°C. Protect from moisture and light. |
Indications
- Treatment of acidic conditions such as Gastric Ulcer & Duodenal Ulcer
- Erosive Esophagitis & GERD
- Stress ulcer prophylaxis in critically ill patients
- Prevention of acid aspiration (e.g., during surgery)
- Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (adjunct therapy)
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and other hypersecretory conditions
Mechanism of action
Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that selectively and irreversibly inhibits the H+/K+-ATPase enzyme system (the proton pump) in gastric parietal cells, thereby reducing gastric acid secretion and providing effective and long-lasting acid suppression.
Dosage and administration
- Dose and duration as directed by the Physician.
- Reconstitute with sterile water for injection as per protocol.
- Administer by slow intravenous injection (as per clinical condition).
- Use under medical supervision.
Safety information
- For I.V. use only.
- Use under strict medical supervision.
- Generally well tolerated; adverse effects are rare.
- Use with caution in patients with hepatic impairment.
- Refer to full prescribing information.
For use by registered medical practitioners, hospitals and laboratories only. Refer to the full prescribing information before use.
