Pantoprazole Gastro-Resistant and Levosulpride Capsule

Pantoprazole Gastro-Resistant and Levosulpride Capsule comes with the branding “GEPANT -L” and is a class of drugs known as gastrointestinal agents for the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD), acidity, indigestion, heartburn, and peptic ulcers. Gastroesophageal reflux disease happens when stomach acid regularly moves back into the food pipe (oesophagus); this leads to acidity and heartburn. Peptic ulcers are ulcers that form on the inner surface of the intestine and stomach.

Pantoprazole Gastro-Resistant and Levosulpride Capsule is a combination of two drugs, i.e., Pantoprazole (proton pump inhibitor) and Levosulpiride (prokinetic agent). Pantoprazole acts by inhibiting the action of an enzyme named the gastric proton pump that is responsible for acid production. Levosulpiride acts by enhancing the pressure of the inferior oesophageal (food pipe) sphincter, thus avoiding the backflow of food and acid into the mouth. Therefore, it prevents acid reflux, thus relieving acidity and heartburn.

Medical Benefits

• It is a category of drugs known as gastrointestinal agents for the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, acidity, indigestion, heartburn, and peptic ulcers.
• Pantoprazole acts by inhibiting the action of an enzyme known as the gastric proton pump, which causes the formation of acid.
• Levosulpiride acts by raising the pressure of the inferior oesophageal (food pipe) sphincter, thus preventing reflux of food and acid into the mouth.
• It also prevents acid reflux, thus giving relief from acidity and heartburn.

Directions For Usе

• Tаkе thе mеdication wіth fооd to рrеvеnt stomach uрsеt, оr fоllоw thе doctor’s аdvice.
• Swallow Pantoprazole Gastro-Resistant and Levosulpride Capsule with а glass of watеr.
• Dо nоt brеаk, crush, оr chеw thе capsule.

Storage

• Sеt apart thе capsules аt room tеmpеraturе.
• Kееp thеm аwау from еxcеssivе hеat, moisturе, аnd light.
• Fоllоw thе storagе instructions rеprеsеntеd оn thе mеdication’s packaging.
• Mаkе shurе thе mеdication іѕ kеpt out оf rеасh оf childrеn аnd pеts.
• Chеck thе spеcific storagе guidеlinеs providеd with thе prеscription or as dirеctеd by thе pharmacist.

Precautions

• It can interact with drugs like antifungal (ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole), anti-cancer (erlotinib), blood thinner (warfarin, phenprocoumon), anti-HIV (atazanavir), antibiotic (rifampicin), and herbal supplement (St John’s wort).
• Smoking and alcohol intake should be avoided since they can cause excess production of stomach acid, thus increasing acidity and heartburn.
• Inform your physician if you have intestinal obstruction, pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumour), epilepsy, mania, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD), liver disease, bone fractures, or hypomagnesemia (low magnesium levels).
• Inform your physician before taking this medication if you are pregnant to avoid any harm to the baby.
• It can pass into breast milk, so consult your physician before taking this capsule to prevent any health risks.
• Pantoprazole Gastro-Resistant and Levosulpride Capsule can make you drowsy and dizzy, so don’t use machinery or drive until you feel alert.

Side Effects

• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Diarrhoea
• Vomiting
• Gas

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is this composition used for?

It is used to cure acidity, gas, heartburn, indigestion, and ulcers due to excess acid in the stomach.

How does this medicine work?

It decreases acid in the stomach and prevents food and acid from re-coming back up into the throat (acid reflux).

Do I need to avoid lying down after meals after taking this drug?

No, don’t lie down immediately after meals. Take a pillow under your head and chest to support yourself and thus prevent acid reflux.

Can this capsule lead to the weakening of bones?

Yes, prolonged use can increase the risk of thinning bones (osteoporosis). Your doctor might recommend calcium and vitamin D.

For how long can I take this medication?

Take it only for as long as your doctor tells you. Do not take it for an extended period without consulting your doctor.

What should I do if I do not feel better?

Discuss this with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve. You might need a dose adjustment or alternative treatment.

Are there any lifestyle tips to follow?

Yes, avoid spicy foods, don’t skip meals, eat on time, and raise your head while sleeping to reduce acid reflux.