Nocid

Nocid

omeprazole

pantoprazole

Manufacturer:

Nutramedica

Distributor:

Nutramedica
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Pantoprazole
Indications/Uses
Conditions where inhibition of gastric acid secretion may be beneficial, including aspiration syndromes, dyspepsia, GERD, PUD & Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Dosage/Direction for Use
GERD 20-40 mg once daily for 4 wk, increased to 8 wk if necessary & up to 16 wk for healing erosive esophagitis. Maintenance: Continued w/ 20-40 mg once daily. Recurrent symptoms 20 mg daily alternatively. PUD 40 mg once daily; 2-4 wk for duodenal ulceration & 4-8 wk for benign gastric ulceration. Eradication of H. pylori Combined w/ 2 antibacterial in 1-wk regimen: 40 mg bid combined w/ clarithromycin 500 mg bid & either amoxicillin 1 g bid or metronidazole 400 mg bid. Patient requiring prophylaxis for NSAID-associated ulceration 20 mg daily. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome Initially 80 mg daily, adjusted as required.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Possibility of malignancy should be considered. Hepatic impairment.
Adverse Reactions
Headache, diarrhea, skin rashes; pruritus, dizziness, fatigue, constipation, nausea & vomiting, flatulence, abdominal pain, arthralgia, myalgia, urticaria, dry mouth.
Drug Interactions
May alter metabolism of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19 isoenzymes. May prolong elimination of diazepam, phenytoin, tolbutamide & warfarin. May reduce absorption of drugs whose absorption is dependent on acid gastric pH eg, ketoconazole & possibly itraconazole. Increased plasma conc w/ voriconazole.
MIMS Class
Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants
ATC Classification
A02BC02 - pantoprazole ; Belongs to the class of proton pump inhibitors. Used in the treatment of peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Presentation/Packing
Form
Nocid cap 40 mg
Packing/Price
100's
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