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Qapanto medicine 40mg contains the main active ingredient pantoprazole. Pantoprazole is a selective proton pump inhibitor that can help reduce the amount of acid produced in your stomach. Thus, the use of Qapanto 40mg is used for the treatment of diseases related to increased acid secretion of the stomach and intestines.
1. Uses of Qapanto 40mg
Acids are produced naturally in your stomach to help digest food and kill bacteria. This ingredient is an irritant in nature, so your body creates a natural mucus barrier to protect the stomach lining. In some people, this barrier can break down, allowing acid to destroy the stomach, causing inflammation, ulcers, and various conditions. Others may have problems with the ring of muscle at the top of the stomach that helps keep the stomach tight. This can allow acid to escape and irritate the esophagus, causing heartburn and a pathogenesis of acid reflux.
At this point, the role of proton pump inhibitors such as pantoprazole will help prevent cells in the stomach lining from producing too much acid. This condition will help prevent sores from forming or aid in the healing process once damage has already occurred. By reducing acid levels, Pantoprazole may also help reduce symptoms of acid reflux disease, such as heartburn. In addition, Pantoprazole is also used as part of a treatment to eradicate Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria found in the stomach that can cause ulcers.
Thus, the use of medicine Qapanto 40mg with the main ingredient Pantoprazole 40mg is used to treat adults and adolescents from 12 years of age and older in the following diseases:
Esophagitis due to reflux esophagitis reverse; Helicobacter pylori infection in patients with duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer and the use of 2 bactericidal antibiotics in combination; Gastric and duodenal ulcers caused by causes other than Helicobacter pylori; Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and other conditions produce too much acid in the stomach.
2. Things to know when taking Qapanto 40mg
Do not use Qapanto 40mg or Pantoprazole if you have one of the following cases:
If you are allergic to Pantoprazole or to any other ingredients of the drug; If you have ever been allergic to other medications that also contain proton pump inhibitors. Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking Pantoprazole in the following cases:
If you have abnormal liver function. Your doctor will check your liver enzymes more often, especially when you take Pantoprazole as a long-term treatment. In case of elevated liver enzymes, treatment with Qapanto 40mg or Pantoprazole should be stopped; If you have reduced body stores or risk factors for low vitamin B12 and need long-term treatment with pantoprazole. This is because as with all acid reducing agents, pantoprazole can lead to reduced absorption of vitamin B12; If you are taking an HIV protease inhibitor such as Atazanavir (to treat HIV infection) at the same time as Pantoprazole, ask your doctor for specific advice; There is a risk of fracture in the hip, wrist or spine. Therefore, people with osteoporosis or if they are taking corticosteroids (which can increase the risk of osteoporosis) should be cautious when taking this drug long-term; If you are using Pantoprazole for more than 3 months, there is a chance that the level of magnesium in your blood will drop further. Low magnesium levels can manifest symptoms such as fatigue, involuntary muscle spasms, disorientation, convulsions, dizziness, increased heart rate. Furthermore, low magnesium levels can also lead to decreased levels of potassium or calcium in the blood. Your doctor may decide to perform regular blood tests to monitor your magnesium levels; if you have ever had a skin reaction after treatment with a medicine similar to pantoprazole to reduce stomach acid; If you develop a skin rash, especially in areas exposed to the sun, tell your doctor right away, as you may need to stop treatment with Pantoprazole. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any of the following unusual signs:
Unintentional weight loss; Vomiting, especially if repeated; Vomiting blood or coffee grounds-like substance; Blood in the stool; Difficulty swallowing or pain when swallowing; You look pale and feel weak from anemia; Chest pain; Stomachache; Severe and/or persistent diarrhea, as this medicine may increase infectious diarrhea.
3. How to take Qapanto 40mg
Always take Qapanto 40mg or Pantoprazole exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has prescribed. In practice, the drug Qapanto 40mg is taken 1 hour before a meal without chewing or breaking and swallowing the tablet whole with a little water.
The recommended dose of Qapanto 40mg for adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older is 1 to 2 tablets daily for the treatment of reflux esophagitis, an infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria in patients with duodenal ulcers. colon and peptic ulcer combined with 2 antibiotics. When patients require long-term medication, the usual dose of one tablet per day is recommended.
If you have kidney problems, do not use Pantoprazole to eradicate Helicobacter pylori. Likewise, if you have severe liver problems, you should not take more than one 20 mg tablet of Pantoprazole per day.
Regarding use in children and adolescents, Qapanto 40mg or Pantoprazole is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
Qapanto 40mg should not be taken without consulting a doctor or pharmacist because it can increase the secretion of reactive acid, causing more severe damage to the upper gastrointestinal mucosa.
4. Possible side effects when taking Qapanto 40mg
Like all medicines, Qapanto 40mg can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. Accordingly, if you experience any of the following side effects, stop taking these pills and tell your doctor right away:
Very rare allergic reaction, causing swelling of the tongue and/ or throat, difficulty swallowing, hives, difficulty breathing, allergic reactions, swelling of the face, dizziness, increased heart rate, and excessive sweating. Severe skin conditions such as blistering and rapidly worsening general condition, causing sores in the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, mouth, lips or genitals; Sensitive to light. In addition, other possible side effects with Qapanto 40mg are:
Benign polyps in the stomach; Headache; Diarrhea, feeling nauseous, vomiting; bloating and flatulence; constipation; Dry mouth; abdominal pain and discomfort; skin rash, itching; Feeling weak, exhausted, or generally unwell; Sleep disorders ; hip, wrist or spine fracture. In summary, Qapanto 40mg can help reduce the amount of acid in your stomach. It is used for heartburn, acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. All Pantoprazoles are available by prescription, but you can also buy pills from pharmacies to treat heartburn or acid reflux. However, long-term treatment with Qapanto 40mg drug requires a prescription from a doctor to help control digestive function effectively, avoiding potential side effects.
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