Uses of Brapanto

Brapanto medicine 40mg belongs to the group of gastrointestinal drugs, used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastrointestinal ulcers, and ulcer prevention. So what is Brapanto 40mg drug and indicated in what specific cases?

Brapanto 40mg drug is available at Vinmec pharmacy, the main ingredient is Pantoprazol 40mg, which is prepared in the form of Pantoprazol sodium sesquihydrate and other excipients, just enough for 1 tablet for users. The drug is prepared in the form of enteric coated tablets, packed in a box of 4 blisters, each blister x 7 tablets.

Brapanto is used in the following cases:
People with gastroesophageal reflux syndrome (GERD). Patients with peptic ulcer disease. Used to prevent ulcers caused by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions, also known as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Brapanto is contraindicated for use in cases of allergy or hypersensitivity to the active ingredient Pantoprazol or any of its ingredients.
Note: Contraindications should be understood as absolute contraindications, ie not for any reason that those cases are flexible to use the drug.

How to use: Brapanto 40 is prepared in the form of tablets that should be taken orally. Users should use with a sufficient amount of water, should not crush, chew or break the tablet during use. Time to drink: Drink in the morning.
Dosage:
Used to treat gastroesophageal reflux syndrome, oesophagitis Usual dose: 20-40mg x 1 time/day, used continuously for 4 weeks, maximum treatment up to 8 weeks. Maintenance dose: 20-40mg x 1 time/day. Treatment dose in case of relapse: 20mg/day. Used to treat peptic ulcer disease: Usual dose: 40mg x 1 time/day. Duration of administration is 2 to 4 weeks for duodenal ulcer disease and 4 to 8 weeks for benign gastric ulcer. Used to treat Helicobacter pylori eradication: The dose of a 1-week triple combination therapy regimen: Pantoprazol 40mg x 2 times/day in combination with clarithromycin 500mg x 2 times/day and metronidazol 400mg x 2 times/day or amoxicillin 1g x 2 times/day Used to prevent ulcers caused by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: dose 20mg/day. Use for patients with liver failure: Maximum dose: 20mg/day or 40mg/day with alternate days. Use for patients with renal failure: Maximum dose: 40mg/day. Note: The above dosage is for reference only, users need to be examined and prescribed medication by a doctor to best suit their medical condition.
In case of missed dose: User can take it as soon as he remembers, but if it is too close to the next dose, skip the missed dose and use the prescribed dose, do not double the number of doses to supplement. for the missed dose.
In case of overdose: If there are any abnormal symptoms suspected of using the drug, the user should immediately notify the treating doctor or the person in charge of health for advice, support, and timely handling of symptoms. undesirable symptoms.

When using Brapanto, in addition to the main use that the drug brings, users may also experience some unwanted symptoms as follows:
Common symptoms: Fatigue, headache. Urticaria, skin rash. Joint pain, muscle pain. Rare symptoms: Body weakness, or dizziness, lightheadedness. Causes itching on the skin. Increased liver enzymes. Rare symptoms: malaise, anaphylaxis, or diaphoresis, peripheral edema Acne vulgaris, maculopapular rash, alopecia areata, angioedema, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis. Suffering from stomatitis, digestive disorders, belching. Photophobia, blurred vision. Causes insomnia, somnolence, tinnitus, tremors, confusion, agitation or inhibition of the body, hallucinations, paresthesias. Decreased platelets, white blood cells, agranulocytosis, increased eosinophils. Causes impotence. Hematuria, interstitial nephritis. Causes hepatitis, jaundice, increased triglycerides and encephalopathy in people with liver failure. Reduces blood sodium. Note: Patients should immediately notify the doctor when experiencing unwanted symptoms to avoid bad consequences for the body.

Some interactions with Brapanto 40 are as follows:
Interactions with food and beverages: Tobacco, alcohol, and stimulants reduce the effect of the drug. With drugs that are absorbed by the stomach pH: Increases or decreases the absorption of the drug when the pH of the stomach increases With warfarin : May pose a risk of abnormal bleeding and may lead to Fatalities when used concurrently with Pantoprazol With Sucralfate : Concomitant use may cause a delay in absorption and decrease in drug availability. If concomitant use is required, a proton pump inhibitor should be taken at least 30 minutes prior to Brapanto administration. Note: In order to limit unwanted interactions, patients need to inform their doctors, pharmacists of all drugs and dietary supplements that they are using or intend to use to get advice and prescription best suited to the user's current condition.

Long-term use: The drug may slightly increase the risk of hip, spine, and wrist fractures. Occurs mainly in the elderly or in the presence of other risk factors. For those at risk of osteoporosis when using the drug, careful monitoring care and adequate supplementation of vitamin D and calcium are required. When treating from 3 months to 1 year: Often appear symptoms such as fatigue, delirium, convulsions, muscle spasms. The condition will improve when the user is supplemented with magnesium and stops taking the drug. When using the drug, it is necessary to exclude the possibility of malignant peptic ulcer, because the drug can mask the symptoms of the disease, delaying the diagnosis. It is necessary to consult a doctor when using Brapanto for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. The drug should not be used while driving, boating or operating machinery, as it can cause dizziness and visual disturbances. Hopefully, the information shared about the uses - indications, contraindications, usage and some necessary notes about Brapanto will help users to better understand and get the best effect for the body when using Brapanto. use.