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Pantonix 40 is a medicine containing the active ingredient Pantoprazole 40mg. With this active ingredient, Pantonix 40 mg is used in the treatment of peptic ulcers caused by reflux or H.pylori bacteria.1. What is Pantonix 40?
Pantonix drug belongs to the group of antacids, anti-reflux and ulcer drugs, with the main ingredient of which is Pantoprazole 40mg. This active ingredient has an inhibitory effect on gastric acid secretion, however its excretion is dose dependent and has an effect on normal or stimulated acid secretion. It can inhibit acid secretion independently or stimulated by other factors.Pantonix 40 is prepared in the form of enteric coated tablets and is used to treat the following conditions:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, moderate to severe reflux esophagitis; Combined with antibiotics to kill H.pylori bacteria, reduce the recurrence of peptic ulcers caused by this bacteria; Gastrointestinal ulcers and ulcer prevention with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; Pathological hyperacidity in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and other diseases.
2. Usage and dosage of Pantonix 40mg
Pantonix 40mg is to be taken orally, take 1 tablet whole, do not break or chew. The usual dose is from 20-40mg / time / day, the duration of treatment is usually 4 weeks or can be extended to 8 weeks. However, the dose is adjusted according to the clinical condition of the patient, specifically as follows:Combined with antibiotics to treat stomach ulcers caused by H.pylori bacteria: Pantonix 40mg/time + 1000 Amoxicillin/time + 500mg Clarithromycin/time; or Pantonix 40mg/time + 1000 Amoxicillin/time + 500mg Metronidazol/time; or Pantonix 40mg/time + 500 clarithromycin/time + 500mg Metronidazol/time; Use each type twice a day, morning and evening. Note, should take Pantonix 40mg before dinner, the duration of treatment is 7 days and can last up to 14 days. Gastric ulcer, reflux esophagitis: Pantonix 40mg/time/day or double the dose if the patient does not respond to other treatment modalities. The duration of treatment is 4 weeks and can be extended for another 4 weeks if not cured. Duodenal ulcer: Pantonix 40mg once a day or double if the patient does not respond to other treatment modalities. The duration of treatment is 2 weeks and can be extended for another 2 weeks if not cured. Zollinger - Ellison syndrome and other diseases of increased gastric acid secretion: Pantonix 40mg / time, 2 times / day if long-term treatment. The dose may be increased or decreased depending on the amount of gastric acid secreted. Dosage can be temporarily increased to 160mg, but not for long term use. People with severe liver failure: 1⁄2 tablets of Pantonix 40mg/time, during treatment, liver enzymes should be monitored, if increased, treatment with Pantonix 40mg should be stopped. Elderly people, people with renal failure: Do not exceed Pantonix 40mg/time/day, do not reduce dose. Except for the case used to treat H.pylori bacteria is Pantonix 40mg / time and used 2 times / day, used for 7 days.
3. Side effects of Pantonix 40
Pantonix 40 may cause some unwanted side effects with the following frequency:Common: Headache, nausea, diarrhea; Uncommon: Dizziness, sleep disturbances, abdominal pain, dry mouth, vomiting, flatulence, constipation, increased liver enzymes, itchy rash, skin rash, body fatigue, weakness, feeling uncomfortable ; Rare: Hypersensitivity reactions, possibly even anaphylaxis, blurred vision, astigmatism, depression, myalgia, arthralgia, urticaria, hyperlipidemia, weight change, increased bilirubin and body temperature, angioedema, peripheral edema, gynecomastia syndrome in men; Very rare: Thrombocytopenia, disorientation. In addition, some other side effects may also be encountered due to Pantonix 40mg drug such as convulsions, hallucinations, hyponatremia, jaundice, liver cell damage, interstitial nephritis, photosensitivity skin, erythema skin, Lyell and Stevens Johnson syndrome.
4. Some notes when using Pantonix 40
When using Pantonix 40, it should be noted:Pantonix 40mg should not be used in people with hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients, pregnant and lactating women; People with liver failure need to be monitored for liver enzyme levels during drug use; Before taking the drug, the patient should have a diagnostic endoscopy to rule out malignancy in the esophagus and stomach. The use of Pantonix 40 can reduce the symptoms of the disease, thus delaying the diagnosis; Drug absorption can be increased or decreased when Pantonix 40mg is used with drugs whose absorption depends on the pH of the stomach; The drug may slow absorption and reduce bioavailability when used with proton pump inhibitors. Pantonix 40 mg is used to treat conditions that increase gastric acid secretion such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, reflux esophagitis, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. In addition, the drug is also used to prevent recurrence of peptic ulcers. Patients need to use the drug exactly as prescribed by the doctor to ensure safety and effectiveness.
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