Short term treatment (7-10 days) of GERD associated w/ a history of erosive esophagitis. Pathological hypersecretion conditions including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Gastric & duodenal ulcer, reflux esophagitis 40 mg once daily by IV infusion for 7-10 days. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome & other conditions producing too much acid in the stomach 80 mg daily dose.
Not indicated for mild GI complaints eg, nervous dyspepsia, liver disease. Gastric ulcer malignancy or malignant disease of the esophagus should not be excluded prior to treatment. Pregnancy & lactation.
A02BC02 - pantoprazole ; Belongs to the class of proton pump inhibitors. Used in the treatment of peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD).