Name:

Pantoprazole 40 mg (capsule)

Description:

Pantoprazole suppresses gastric acid secretion via irreversible proton pump inhibition; used for GERD, ulcers, and hypersecretory conditions.

Advantages and Disadvantages:

Advantages: Good acid control, few daily doses, well tolerated. Disadvantages: Diarrhea, abdominal pain, possible long-term mineral/vitamin effects, interactions.

Usage:

GERD, peptic ulcers, NSAID-associated ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison.