Protonix
Protonix Brand names, Protonix Analogs
Protonix Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Protonix Chemical_Formula
C16H15F2N3O4S
Protonix RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/protonix.htm
Protonix fda sheet
Protonix msds (material safety sheet)
Protonix Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Protonix Molecular Weight
383.371 g/mol
Protonix Melting Point
Because of gradual degradation of pantoprazole sodium during heating, the melting point cannot be determined.
Protonix H2O Solubility
Freely soluble in water.
Protonix State
Solid
Protonix LogP
1.268
Protonix Dosage Forms
Tablet (enteric-coated)
Protonix Indication
Short-term (up to 16 weeks) treatment of erosive esophagitis.
Protonix Pharmacology
Pantoprazole is a substituted benzimidazole indicated for the short-term treatment (up to 16 weeks) in the healing and symptomatic relief of erosive esophagitis. Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that suppresses the final step in gastric acid production.
Protonix Absorption
Pantoprazole is well absorbed; it undergoes little first-pass metabolism resulting in an absolute bioavailability of approximately 77%.
Protonix side effects and Toxicity
No information avaliable
Protonix Patient Information
Patients should be cautioned that PROTONIX Delayed-Release Tablets should not be split, crushed or chewed. The tablets should be swallowed whole, with or without food in the stomach. Concomitant administration of antacids does not affect the absorption of pantoprazole.
Protonix Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
