Pantoprazole 40mg
Pantoprazole 40mg
Pantoprazole is Antihistaminic and used as Antacid but not an Antacid.
Composition - Tab - 40mg
Inj- vial contains 40mg
Class - Antihistaminic
Brand- Pantop 40
Mechanism Of Action
Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. Inhibit gastric parietal cells results in a reduction in both gastric acid volume and concentration.
Dosage
Below 5 years - 1.2mg/kg/day OD
5 year - Adult - wt 15 - 40 kg - 20mg OD
And > wt 40 Kg - 40mg OD
Used As - Used as Antacid in lowering level of gastric Acid
Contraindicated - May be not safe in Pregnancy

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