Zepoxin 40mg Injection (Pantoprazole 40mg)

Description

Zepoxin 40 MG Injection is a medicine that contains pantoprazole. It is used to treat conditions caused due to excessive acid production in your stomach. Stomach and duodenal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome are certain conditions associated with high levels of stomach acid. Zepoxin 40 MG Injection helps in the treatment of active gastric (stomach) or duodenal (small intestine) ulcers with bleeding or severe erosions.

Zepoxin 40 MG Injection interferes with the final step of acid release in the stomach. Thus, acidity in the stomach is decreased and the ulcer healing process is fastened. Common side effects of Zepoxin 40 MG Injection are headache, pain, redness and swelling at the injection site, diarrhoea, and dizziness. these effects are generally mild and subside with time, consult your doctor if any of these symptoms persist for a long time. Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to it.

Zepoxin 40 MG Injection is administered into your vein by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic. Zepoxin 40 MG Injection is recommended for people with oesophagus damage (the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach) or who are unable to take oral forms of pantoprazole. You should avoid spicy and fatty foods, alcohol and caffeine-containing beverages such as coffee, tea and cola if you have acid-related conditions. Eating a healthy and balanced diet will help you to heal faster. Always try to finish your dinner three hours before heading to bed.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Zepoxin 40 MG Injection
Panomp 40 MG Injection
Unichem Laboratories Ltd.
Pansa 40 MG Injection
Zuventus Healthcare Ltd.
Pantium 40 MG Injection
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pantosec 40 MG Injection
Cipla Ltd.
Pantotab 40 MG Injection
Micro Labs Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Zepoxin 40 MG Injection
Headache
Altered sense of taste
Fast or slow or irregular heartbeat
Diarrhoea
Muscle pain
Unusual tiredness and weakness
Loss of appetite
Injection site pain
Nausea and vomiting

Uses of Zepoxin 40 MG Injection

What is it prescribed for?
Erosive Esophagitis
Oesophagitis is the swelling of the oesophagus, the muscular tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. It occurs when excess acid produced in the stomach flows back into the oesophagus. It can also be caused due to an infection or irritation in the oesophagus. All these reasons can irritate and damage the lining of the oesophagus, resulting in a condition called erosive oesophagitis. Zepoxin 40 MG Injection is used to treat erosive oesophagitis caused by stomach acid production.
Gastroesophagal Reflux Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is an acid reflux disease that occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the oesophagus or food pipe causing heartburn(burning sensation above the stomach) and acid indigestion. This condition can be managed with diet, lifestyle changes and over-the-counter medications to an extent. Sometimes surgery is needed to get rid of this condition. Zepoxin 40 MG Injection helps in the short-term treatment of GERD by decreasing stomach acid production.
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome is a condition in which tumours form in the pancreas or duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). These tumours produce a hormone called gastrin which in turn causes excessive stomach acid. Zepoxin 40 MG Injection is used to treat this condition by reducing the excessive secretion of gastrin.

When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid receiving Zepoxin 40 MG Injection if you are allergic to it. Allergic reactions are very rare. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any allergic symptoms like skin rash, itching/swelling of the face/tongue/throat, breathing difficulties, etc.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Zepoxin 40 MG Injection is usually not recommended if you are pregnant. It may harm your foetus. However, your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast-feeding
Zepoxin 40 MG Injection may pass into breast milk and may harm your infant. An alternate medicine may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. However, your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
General warnings
Bone fractures
Long term use of Zepoxin 40 MG Injection decreases the calcium absorption in your body leading to reduced bone density (thinning of bones). Calcium is essential for bone formation and its deficiency can increase the risk of bone fractures. Take calcium supplements or increase the intake of calcium in your diet to avoid bone thinning. Using Vitamin D supplements along with Zepoxin 40 MG Injection can help to increase calcium absorption in your body.
Lupus erythematosus
Lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease that affects the skin, kidneys, brain, joints, and other organs. It occurs when your immune system attacks its own tissues. Lupus may occur or gets worse while using Zepoxin 40 MG Injection. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience tiredness, painful joints, rashes, or lesions on the skin while using this medicine.
Hypomagnesemia
Prolonged use of Zepoxin 40 MG Injection may result in a reduction of magnesium levels in your blood (hypomagnesemia). Inform your doctor in case of dizziness, irregular heartbeat, shivering, muscle pain, seizures or fits. You may have to check magnesium levels in the blood at regular intervals.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Since Zepoxin 40 MG Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
Since Zepoxin 40 MG Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the chances of an overdose are very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.

Interactions

General Instructions
Zepoxin 40 MG Injection should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting. Report any undesirable side effects to the doctor promptly. You may observe a small bump at the injection site which is normal. Calcium supplements may be advised to prevent bone weakening.