Pantosec D Sr Capsule

Pantosec DSR Capsule is indicated for treating GERD (Gastro-esophageal reflux disease), which does not respond to Pantoprazole medications alone. It prevents the tendency of vomiting and nausea in people suffering from gastrointestinal problems.

Pantosec DSR is a combination of Domperidone and Pantoprazole. The active ingredients fall under the class of dopamine antagonist and PPI (Proton pump inhibitor), respectively.

It is also prescribed to the patients of peptic ulcer and who take certain medicines for Parkinson’s disease. The medicine tightens the muscles near the entrance of the stomach and relaxes the ones present at the exit.

The action of this medication helps to speed up the passing of the food that you intake - from your stomach to your intestine, reducing the feeling of nausea and sickness, also preventing vomiting.

Pantosec DSR Capsule also works by blocking or reducing the stimulation in the ‘vomiting centre’ of your brain, which will eventually reduce the feeling of nausea and vomiting. The possible side effects of taking this medication can be headache, migraine, dryness of the mouth or breast pain.

You are advised not to take Pantosec D Sr Capsule if you have the following conditions:

• An allergy to Pantosec D Sr Capsule or any other ingredient of this medicine
• Bleeding problems or blockage in your stomach or in the intestine
• Tumour in the pituitary gland
• Cardiac disease
• Incorrect levels of magnesium, potassium or calcium in the blood
• Severe/moderate liver impairment

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

• Peptic Ulcer

• Allergy

• Tumor Of Pituitary Gland

• Heart Diseases

• Skin Rash

• Diarrhoea

• Headache

• Stomach Pain

• Dizziness

• Weakness

• Dry Mouth

• Cough

• Rhinitis

• Flatulence

• Insomnia

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts upto 6 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine is observed only after say about 30 to 60 minutes of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pantosec DSR Capsule should not be taken by pregnant woman unless extremely necessary. All the risks and benefits of the medicine should be discussed with the doctor.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies have been noticed.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Pantosec DSR is not recommended for the breast feeding mothers unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits of the medicine should be discussed with the doctor.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Safety with alcohol is not known but consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with the medicine.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Consuming this medicine might cause dizziness in some people and when facing such a side effect, driving should be avoided.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  No information is available. Consult a doctor if you notice anything unusual.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Pantosec DSR Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases or a history of liver disease due to the increased risk of sever side effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is is necessary while receiving this medicine. Some dose adjustments or alternatives maybe required as per the clinical condition.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Pantosec D Sr Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Zipant D Sr Capsule

  FDC Ltd

• Pantakind-Dsr Capsule

  Mankind Pharma Ltd

• Pantadom -Sr Capsule

  Mankind Pharma Ltd

• Pantofresh-D SR Capsule

  Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

• Paridon D 30 Mg/40 Mg Tablet Sr

  Symbiosis Lab

• Dyspan D Sr Capsule

  Gracious Pharmaceuticals

• Panage D 30Mg/40Mg Capsule Sr

  Rion Lifesciences Pvt Ltd

• Pantofer D Sr Capsule

  Biophar Lifesciences Pvt Ltd

• Add Panto D Sr Capsule

  Addsum Lifesciences

• Pantasur-D SR Capsule

  Salas Pharmaceuticals

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as it is remembered. However, if it is already time for the next dose, then it should be avoided.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  An emergency treatment should be taken or a doctor should be immediately contacted in case of an overdose situation.

Pantosec DSR Capsule attaches to the dopaminergic receptors without causing any release of the chemical dopamine. It, in turn, facilitates gastric emptying and decreases small bowel transit time. Also, it binds to H+/K+-exchanging ATPase in gastric parietal cells, resulting in blockage of acid secretion.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Others

  The patients taking this medicine have been reported for false results, as it interacts with investigations of Neuroendocrine Tumors, Secretin Stimulation Test, Urine Tests for THC. Thus an alternative confirmatory test should be considered to verify the results.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Concomitant use of Antiretrovirals, warfarin, methotrexate, digoxin, Drugs Dependent on Gastric pH for Absorption (e.g., iron salts, erlotinib, dasatinib, nilotinib, mycophenolate mofetil, ketoconazole, itraconazole), tacrolimus, antiarrhythmics, apomorphine, protease inhibitors, systemic azole antifungals, some macrolides (erythromycin, clarithromycin and telithromycin) is contraindicated.

• Interaction with Disease

  There are certain diseases with which this medicine interacts with, namely Liver disease, Osteoporosis and Hypomagnesemia. The medicine should be avoided when the above conditions persist or dose adjustments should be made as per the clinical condition.

• Ques : What is Pantosec D Sr Capsule?

  Ans : Pantosec Capsule is a combination of two drugs: Domperidone, which is a dopamine antagonists class of drug and Pantoprazole, which is a drug of Proton Pump Inhibitor class. It is used to prevent the tendency of Vomiting and Nausea in people suffering from gastrointestinal problems and patients who take certain medicines for Parkinson’s disease. This medicine toughens the muscles around the entrance of the stomach and relaxes the ones which are at the exit. This helps to speed up the passing of the food that you intake - from your stomach to your intestine, reducing the feeling of nausea and sickness, also preventing vomiting.

• Ques : What is Pantosec D Sr Capsule used for?

  Ans : It is used to prevent or cure symptoms and conditions like Erosive Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome and Gastro-duodenal ulcers.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Pantosec D Sr Capsule?

  Ans : The potential side-effects that may occur because of the constituting ingredients of Pantosec are Headache, Altered Sense Of Taste, Blocked Or Runny Nose, Diarrhoea and Nausea Or Vomiting.

• Ques : Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Pantosec D Sr Capsule?

  Ans : Apart from the side effects, the use of Pantosec D Sr should be stopped if any of the following contraindications of this medication occur such as Allergy, Tumor of Pituitary gland, Heart diseases such as congestive heart failure, Broken bone, Congestive heart failure, Hypersensitivity to domperidone Inadequate vitamin B12 and Low amount of magnesium in the blood.

• Ques : Can the use of Pantosec D Sr Capsule cause dry mouth?

  Ans : Yes, using Pantosec DSR Capsule can cause mouth dryness. It may also lead to stomach cramps, flatulence and headache.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Pantosec D Sr Capsule?

  Ans : Pantosec D should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets. It is important to dispose unused medications and expired medications properly to avoid adverse effects.

• Ques : Is it safe to use Pantosec D Sr Capsule?

  Ans : Yes, it is absolutely safe to use Pantosec D in limited dosage. Overdose of this medication leads to adverse effects.

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