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Schedule H (Prescription Required)Antiemetics & GI MotilityCode: 685

Pantoprazole Sodium 40 mg (Enteric Coated) + Itopride Hydrochloride 150 mg (Sustained Release) Capsules

Generic Formulation:Pantoprazole Sodium 40 mg (Enteric Coated) and Itopride Hydrochloride 150 mg (Sustained Release) Capsules
Pack Size:10's
Common Commercial Brand Equivalents:Market reference only
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Clinical Overview

Pantoprazole (40mg enteric-coated) and Itopride Hydrochloride (150mg sustained-release) combines an antisecretory PPI with a dual-action prokinetic. Itopride simultaneously antagonizes dopamine D2 receptors and inhibits acetylcholinesterase (AChE), boosting endogenous acetylcholine release in the enteric plexuses without crossing the blood-brain barrier or affecting cardiac potassium HERG channels. Indicated for non-erosive reflux disease (NERD), GERD, and functional dyspepsia characterized by epigastric fullness, heartburn, and bloating.

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Usage Guidelines

Take orally once daily in the morning, 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast with a full glass of water. Swallow whole without crushing or biting the capsule.

General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.

Possible Side Effects

Common: Headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, mild elevation in AST/ALT, leukopenia (rare). Rare/Severe: Rash, anaphylactoid reactions, gynecomastia, and subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (PPI class effect). Notably low risk of QT prolongation or central extrapyramidal effects compared to other prokinetics.

*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.

Precautions & Warnings

Contraindicated in mechanical GI obstruction, perforation, or active gastrointestinal bleeding. Use with caution in patients with hepatic impairment. Itopride's cholinergic activity may exacerbate asthma in susceptible individuals.

Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Clinical Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or gastrointestinal treatment recommendations. Always consult a registered gastroenterologist or qualified medical practitioner before initiating, altering, or discontinuing any gastrointestinal medication or digestive therapy.