INTRODUCTION

Pakprol Tablet is a medicine that reduces the amount of acid produced in your stomach. It is used for treating acid-related diseases of the stomach and intestine such as heartburn, acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, and some other stomach conditions associated with excessive acid production.

Pakprol Tablet is also used to prevent stomach ulcers and acidity that may be seen with the prolonged use of pain-killers. It belongs to a class of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). This medicine should be taken one hour before a meal, preferably in the morning. The dose will depend on your underlying condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep on taking it as prescribed even if your symptoms disappear quickly. You can increase the efficiency of the treatment by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding caffeinated drinks (like tea and coffee), and spicy or fatty foods.

The most common side effects observed with this medicine include nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, flatulence, diarrhea, and stomach pain. These symptoms are generally mild but if they bother you or do not go away, consult your doctor. Long-term use of this medicine may lead to an increased risk of side effects. For instance, using this medicine for more than 1 year, may increase your risk for bone fractures, especially with higher doses. Talk to your doctor about ways to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis), like taking calcium and vitamin D supplements.

Before taking this medicine, you need to tell your doctor if you have severe liver problems, are taking medicines for HIV, have ever had an allergic reaction to similar medicines in the past, or suffer from bone loss (osteoporosis). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it.

USES OF PAKPROL TABLET

• Heartburn
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
• Peptic ulcer disease
• Heartburn

• Description of Heartburn

• Definition of Heartburn

• Heartburn or discomfort under the breastbone is a common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is like a burning pain in the middle of the chest just under the central chest region. It is caused due to acid from the stomach moving back into the esophagus (food pipe).

• Causes and Risk Factors of Heartburn

• The burning pain is mainly caused due to direct stimulation of oversensitive food pipe lining by food and partly due to contraction of food pipe end. The burning is aggravated by bending, stooping, or lying down positions. Following are the risk factors that can cause heartburn:
• 1. Foods: Oranges, pineapple, chocolate, tomatoes, grapefruits, alcohol, carbonated beverages, caffeine, fatty, and spicy food
• 2. Drugs: Aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen
• 3. Obesity: This increases the pressure within the abdomen thus predisposing you to reflux disease.
• 4. Smoking
• 5. Pregnancy: Pregnancy increases the pressure within the abdomen affecting the food pipe causing reflux of food into the food pipe.
• 6. Hiatus hernia: This is another condition that affects the functioning of the lower esophageal sphincter and is a risk factor for reflux.

• Signs and Symptoms of Heartburn

• Heartburn is a symptom of GERD which is felt like a burning pain behind the sternum (breastbone) and can spread to the neck, across the chest. This pain generally occurs when the patient lies flat or after bending or stooping, often immediately after a heavy meal. Consistent heartburn due to reflux may affect your voice causing hoarseness and may even cause bouts of coughing due to irritation.

• Treatments of Heartburn

• There are many over-the-counter medicines that are available that could relieve your heartburn.
• 1. Antacids: These drugs help in neutralizing the acid in the stomach thus reducing the symptoms of heartburn, e.g., magnesium carbonate antacids.
• 2. Proton pump inhibitor: These drugs block the production of acid in the stomach, e. g., pantoprazole, omeprazole, and rabeprazole.
• 3. H2-receptor antagonist: These drugs reduce the acid production from the stomach, e.g., ranitidine, cimetidine, and famotidine.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)

Description of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic disease. It is a severe form of acid reflux. When you have frequent episodes of acid reflux (more than twice a week) it may be a sign of GERD. The backflow of the acid irritates the food pipe lining and may cause inflammation. You may experience frequent regurgitation and heartburn, usually after eating. You may experience sensation of a lump in your throat and have difficulty swallowing.

BENEFITS OF PAKPROL TABLET

In Heartburn

Heartburn and acid reflux happens when a muscle above your stomach relaxes too much and allows stomach contents and acid to come back up into your esophagus and mouth. Pakprol Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors. It reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes and relieves the pain associated with heartburn and acid reflux. You can increase the efficiency of the medicine by making certain lifestyle changes. These include avoiding foods that trigger the symptoms, eating smaller more frequent meals, losing weight if you are overweight.

In Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)

GERD is a chronic (long-term) condition which is like having heartburn consistently rather than just occasionally. It happens because a muscle above your stomach relaxes too much and allows stomach contents to come back up into your esophagus and mouth. Pakprol Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors. It reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes and relieves the pain associated with heartburn and acid reflux. You should take it exactly as it is prescribed for it to be effective.

Some simple lifestyle changes can help reduce the symptoms of GERD. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3-4 hours of going to bed.

In Peptic ulcer disease

Pakprol Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors. It reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking the medicine as it is prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.

SIDE EFFECTS OF PAKPROL TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of  Pakprol

• Diarrhea
• Flatulence
• Headache
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting
• Dizziness

·        HOW TO USE PAKPROL TABLET

• Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pakprol Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

·        HOW PAKPROL TABLET WORKS

Pakprol Tablet is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which in turn relieves acid-related indigestion and heartburn