Pantoprazole
- Generic Name
- Pantoprazole
- Brand Names
- Protonix, Somac Control, Tecta, Pantozol Control, Controloc Control
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C16H15F2N3O4S
- CAS Number
- 102625-70-7
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- D8TST4O562
- Background
Pantoprazole is a first-generation proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used for the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), for gastric protection to prevent recurrence of stomach ulcers or gastric damage from chronic use of NSAIDs, and for the treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions including Zollinger-Ellison (ZE) Syndrome. It can also be...
- Indication
Pantoprazole Injection:
Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease associated with a history of erosive esophagitis
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- Associated Conditions
- Erosive Esophagitis, GERD With Erosive Esophagitis, Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Healing, Heartburn, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Stress Ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Conditions where a reduction of gastric acid secretion is required, Pathological hypersecretory conditions
- Associated Therapies
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