Quickpan -40
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Quickpan -40
Composition
PANTOPRAZOLE-40MG
Consume Type
ORAL
Quickpan -40 belongs to the class of drugs known as Proton pump inhibitor which reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes. It treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach ulcer, Zollinger Ellison syndrome (overproduction of acid due to pancreatic tumour), duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer and Crohn’s Disease-associated Ulcers.
Quickpan -40 helps in reducing the stomach acid by blocking the actions of an enzyme (H+/K+ ATPase or gastric proton pump). This proton pump lies in the cells of the stomach wall responsible for the release of gastric acid secretion damaging tissues in the food pipe, stomach and duodenum. Quickpan -40 prevents the release of stomach acid and relieves symptoms of food pipe lining inflammation (esophagitis) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or heartburn.
Quickpan -40 can be prescribed to the adults and children aged 12 years and over. It is better to take Quickpan -40 an hour before a meal. Quickpan -40 should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Besides this, Quickpan -40 is also available in liquid form for those who cannot swallow tablets or capsules. Do not take Quickpan -40 for more than 4 weeks of duration without consulting the doctor. You can increase the efficacy of Quickpan -40 by taking a small meal or snacks frequently. Try to avoid caffeine-containing beverages (coffee, tea), spicy/deep fried/processed foods, carbonated beverages, acidic foods like citrus fruits/vegetables (tomatoes).
An adult taking Quickpan -40 might have common side effects like headache, diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, flatulence, dizziness, and arthralgia (joint pain). In the case of children taking Quickpan -40 might report upper respiratory tract infections (URI), headache, fever, diarrhoea, vomiting, rash, and abdominal pain. These side effects are temporary and may get resolve after some time however if this side persists contact the doctor.
Quickpan -40 is safe for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers but should be taken only after consulting a doctor. Tell your doctor if you have stomach or intestinal cancer, liver problem, allergic to Quickpan -40 or will have an endoscopy in the future. Prolonged intake of Quickpan -40 eficiency of Vitamin B12 and low level of calcium, magnesium and Vitamin D leading to osteoporosis.
Uses of Quickpan -40
Hyperacidity, Heartburn, Peptic ulcer
Medicinal Benefits
Quickpan -40 is effective at healing erosive esophagitis (inflammation of food pipe), relieving symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (heartburn), Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer and Crohn’s Disease-associated Ulcers. Quickpan -40 works by irreversibly blocking the proton pump gate (which secretes stomach acid). It can be prescribed to all age groups including special populations like the elderly, pregnant, lactating mother, kidney and liver disease patients.
Directions for Use
It is better to take Quickpan -40 an hour before a meal