Drug of the Day: Pantoprazole
💊 Drug of the Day: Pantoprazole Category: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Used For: Acidity, GERD, Ulcers, Acid Reflux Route: Oral / Injection Prescription Status: Prescription Medicine 📌 Introduction Pantoprazole is a widely used anti-ulcer and anti-acidity medicine. It works by reducing excess acid production in the stomach, helping in the treatment of acid-related disorders. It is commonly prescribed in patients suffering from heartburn, gastric ulcers, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). ⚙️ Mechanism of Action Pantoprazole belongs to the Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) class. 👉 It works by: Blocking the H⁺/K⁺ ATPase enzyme in stomach cells Reducing gastric acid secretion Maintaining stomach pH ✔️ Result: Less acid → Less irritation → Faster healing 🩺 Indications (Uses) Pantoprazole is used in: ✅ GERD (Acid Reflux) ✅ Peptic Ulcer Disease ✅ Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome ✅ Erosive Esophagitis ✅ NSAID-induced ulcers ✅ Hyperacidity 💊 Dosage & Administration 👉 Usual Ad...