Proz 40 MG Injection

Belonging to a cluster of drugs known as PPIs, Proz 40 MG Injection is used for reducing the acid content in the stomach. This drug treats duodenal or gastric ulcers, Gastro esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), inflammation of the esophagus and conditions wherein the stomach secretes excess acid. Primarily, this drug can cure all infections that are a result of the bacteria Helicobacter Pylori.

The most common side effects associated with Proz 40 MG Injection include diarrhea, gas, vomiting, headache, nausea and stomach aches. Although rare, certain severe adverse reactions are increased possibility of bone fractures, decreased magnesium levels inside the body, seizures, irregular heart-beats, jitteriness, muscle spasms and weakness, feet/hand spasms, voice box spasms, etc. The likelihood of these severe side effects goes up if you take this medicine for over a period of 3 months. Also, prolonged intake of this medication (usually over a period of three years) can result in your body’s decreased ability to absorb Vitamin B12. Symptoms may include neuro-inflammation, nervousness, irregular menstrual cycles, impaired muscle coordination, tingling sensation or numbness of the feet and hands, etc. Other possible (albeit rare) side effects include diarrhea, inflammation of the intestine and the stomach lining, damage to the kidneys, allergic reactions, weight loss, fever and heartburn.

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

  Proz 40 MG Injection treats Gastroesophagal Reflux Disease, a condition where stomach acid and contents flow back and irritate the food pipe.

• Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

  Proz 40 MG Injection cures Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a condition where the tumor in the upper part of the small intestine will produce the excess amount of acid in the stomach.

• Duodenal Ulcer

  Proz 40 MG Injection helps against Duodenal ulcer, a condition with open sores on the lining of the small intestine.

• Helicobacter Pylori Infection

  Proz 40 MG Injection helps in curing Helicobacter pylori infection that causes peptic ulcer.

• Erosive Esophagitis

  Proz 40 MG Injection icures Erosive Esophagitis, an inflammation of the food pipe.

• Allergy

  Proz 40 MG Injection or any medicine of the same class should be avoided if you are allergic to it.

• Abdominal Pain

• Fever

• Joint Pain

• Sore Throat

• Loss Of Appetite

• Constipation

• Diarrhoea

• Difficulty In Breathing

• Dizziness

• Muscle Pain

• Drowsiness

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medication is known to excrete in urine and the effect lasts for about 72 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The top effect of this medicine is usually observed in 1 to 2 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine should be avoided during pregnancy.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency are reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not suggested for breastfeeding women. Doctor consultation is necessary.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Proz 40 MG Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Omez 40 MG Injection

  Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd

• Omenat 40 MG Injection

  Natco Pharma Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  You must consult a doctor in case of an overdose.

Proz 40 MG Injection is a proton pump inhibitor drug and binds to H+/K+-exchanging ATPase in gastric parietal cells, resulting in blockage of acid secretion.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is not known. Consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Ketoconazole

  The desired effect of Ketoconazole and other antifungal agents of the same class will not be achieved when taken with Proz 40 MG Injection. Inform the doctor about the usage of either of these medications so that safer alternatives can be prescribed.

  Methotrexate

  It is not recommended to take Proz 40 MG Injection with methotrexate. This combination will increase the concentration of methotrexate in the blood and can produce serious side effects. Inform the doctor if you are taking these medicines simultaneously. An alternate medicine should be considered based on your clinical condition.

  Warfarin

  Proz 40 MG Injection should be used with caution in you are also taking warfarin. If co-administration is needed, then regular monitoring of prothrombin time, unusual bleeding, the presence of blood in urine is necessary. Appropriate dose adjustments are to be made under doctors supervision.

  Nelfinavir

  The desired effect of anti-viral medications like Nelfinavir will not be obtained when taken with Proz 40 MG Injection. Inform the doctor if you are taking these medicines simultaneously. An alternate medicine should be considered based on your clinical condition.

• Interaction with Disease

  Osteoporosis

  Use Proz 40 MG Injection with caution if you suffer from Osteoporosis or are at higher risk of developing bone fractures.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.