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Prasocid 40 mg is a drug indicated in the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, especially related to gastric acid secretion disorders. Patients should consult a specialist before using to ensure effectiveness and safety for health.
1. What is the effect of Prasocid?
Prasocid 40 is a drug belonging to the group of proton pump inhibitors, when acting on the acid-secreting tubules of the gastric parietal cells, it will convert to sulphonamides in the active form. This form binds irreversibly to the enzyme H+/K+ ATPase (known as the proton pump) found on the surface of the parietal cells of the stomach. From here, the drug will inhibit this enzyme and prevent acid secretion into the stomach lumen. Basically, Prasocid 40 has a basic acid suppression effect, even when the stomach is stimulated by any agent.2. Indications and contraindications to the drug Prasocid
2.1. Indications Prasocid 40 mg is indicated for the following subjects:
Patients with gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer or gastroesophageal reflux disease. The patient has signs of increased acid secretion in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Use of Prasocid 40 in the prophylaxis of peptic ulcers caused by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics. 2.2. Contraindications Prasocid is not suitable for those who are hypersensitive to other benzimidazole derivatives (including lansoprazole, omeprazole, rabeprazol, esomeprazole) or any of the ingredients in the drug.
3. Dosage and administration of Prasocid 40 mg
3.1. Dosage Prasocid 40 mg Used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux - esophageal reflux: Use Prasocid 40 mg once every morning, continuously for 8 weeks. After the above time, if the gastroesophageal reflux condition does not improve, the patient can take the drug with a 16-week course of treatment. Use in the treatment of benign gastric ulcer: Use the drug at a dose of 40mg / day, the course lasts from 4 to 8 weeks. Use in the treatment of duodenal ulcer: Use the drug at a dose of 40mg / day, the course lasts for 2 to 4 weeks. Used to kill bacteria in the stomach: It is necessary to use a combination of Prasocid 40 with at least 2 other antibiotics, some types such as amoxicillin, metronidazol, clarithromycin can be selected. Acid secretion in Zollinger - Ellison syndrome: Use the drug at a dose of 80mg / time / day in adults. For the elderly, the dose should be reduced to 40mg/time/day. Prophylactic treatment in patients taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: Use the drug at a dose of 20mg / time / day. 3.2. Usage Use Prasocid 40 mg orally whole, do not chew, break, or crush because the drug is designed in an enteric-coated form. It should be taken every morning, before or after a meal. Can be used with drugs that neutralize stomach acid.
4. Side effects of Prasocid 40 mg
When using Pantoprazol 40, you may experience some of the following undesirable effects:
Common side effects: Fatigue, headache, dizziness, hives, feeling of dry mouth, nausea , vomiting, flatulence, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea. Sometimes patients present with muscle pain, joint pain. Rare side effects: Asthenia, lightheadedness, dizziness, insomnia, increased liver enzymes. Usually, signs such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, fatigue usually disappear when the patient continues to take the drug, rarely stopping the drug.
If there are signs such as blurred vision, depression, dermatitis, blood in urine, rash... the patient should stop taking the drug and switch to another drug.
5. Caution when using Prasocid 40 mg
When using Prasocid to treat diseases, the following subjects need to be especially careful:
Pregnant women: Currently, there are not many research documents on the effects of Prasocid 40 on pregnant women. Therefore, special care should be taken when administering the drug to this group of people. Lactation: Pantoprazole can be excreted in breast milk. Therefore, the drug is not suitable for use during lactation to avoid risks arising in the child. Children under 18 years of age: Consult a specialist before use. Elderly or people with a history of liver disease (acute or chronic), patients with renal failure.
6. Prasocid 40 mg drug interactions
Taking Prasocid with the following medicines may decrease the effectiveness of treatment or increase side effects.
Drugs whose absorption depends on the pH of the stomach: Including Ampicillin ester, ketoconazole, iron salts, ... when used with Prasocid 40 will cause gastric pH to increase. This can increase or decrease the ability to interact and the extent of drug absorption. Warfarin: There is a risk of abnormal bleeding and death. Sucralfate: Patients should take Prasocid 40 at least 30 minutes before taking sucralfate because sucralfate can slow down the absorption and reduce the bioavailability of Prasocid. In addition, when taking Prasocid and other drugs for gastric disease, the possibility of gastric cancer should be excluded because the drug may mask or delay the diagnosis of gastric cancer. Above is some information about Prasocid 40 mg that you can refer to. Before using the drug, it is best for the patient to find a qualified person to be provided with the most accurate and useful information.
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