alpan 20mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is alpan 20mg tablet used for?
Aciban 40 Tablet (Pantoprazole) is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. It contains Pantoprazole (20mg), which Proton pump inhibitor that irreversibly inhibits H+/K+ ATPase in gastric parieta. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Pantoprazole
- Manufacturer: Altak Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ alpan 20mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, Helicobacter pylori eradication (combination therapy), peptic ulcer disease.
Off-label uses: Stress ulcer prophylaxis in critically ill patients; prevention of NSAID-induced ulcers.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Pantoprazole |
| Brand Name | Aciban 40 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Altak Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Proton pump inhibitors |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from moisture and light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Proton pump inhibitor that irreversibly inhibits H+/K+ ATPase in gastric parietal cells.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take alpan 20mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of alpan 20mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Constipation
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea
- Fractures (hip, wrist, spine) with long-term use
- Hypomagnesemia
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Acute interstitial nephritis
- Cutaneous lupus erythematosus
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Pancreatitis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
- Agranulocytosis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel | Major | Reduced antiplatelet effect due to CYP2C19 inhibition |
| Methotrexate | Major | Increased methotrexate toxicity |
| Atazanavir | Major | Reduced atazanavir absorption |
| Rilpivirine | Major | Reduced rilpivirine absorption |
| Cilostazol | Major | Increased cilostazol levels |
| Warfarin | Moderate | Increased INR and bleeding risk |
| Phenytoin | Moderate | Increased phenytoin levels |
| Diazepam | Moderate | Increased diazepam levels |
| Digoxin | Moderate | Possible increased digoxin levels |
| Iron salts | Moderate | Reduced iron absorption |
| Mycophenolate mofetil | Moderate | Reduced mycophenolate absorption |
| Ketoconazole | Minor | Reduced ketoconazole absorption |
| Itraconazole | Minor | Reduced itraconazole absorption |
| Ampicillin esters | Minor | Reduced ampicillin absorption |
| Sucralfate | Minor | Reduced pantoprazole absorption |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Clopidogrel
- Methotrexate
- Atazanavir
- Rilpivirine
- Cilostazol
โก Moderate Interactions
- Warfarin
- Phenytoin
- Diazepam
- Digoxin
- Iron salts
- Mycophenolate mofetil
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Ketoconazole
- Itraconazole
- Ampicillin esters
- Sucralfate
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption but does not affect extent; best taken before meals.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No direct interaction; alcohol may aggravate gastric conditions.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to pantoprazole or any component; co-administration with rilpivirine.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Symptoms of acid-related disorders; magnesium levels with prolonged use; bone density with long-term use.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; no specific antidote; hemodialysis not effective.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for alpan 20mg tablet
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.