Walapan 40 Tablet 10 is used to manage acid-related diseases of the stomach and intestines, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcers, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It contains pantoprazole, a proton pump inhibitor that reduces stomach acid production, thereby relieving symptoms like heartburn and acid reflux. This medication is also useful in managing conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, which involves excessive stomach acid production. By reducing the amount of acid in the stomach, it helps alleviate discomfort and promotes healing of damaged tissues.
Uses
- Treating acid-related diseases of the stomach and intestine, such as heartburn, acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Walapan 40 Tablet 10 contains pantoprazole (40 mg), which acts on the body in the following ways:
- Blocks Proton Pump: Pantoprazole works by irreversibly inhibiting an enzyme system known as the hydrogen/potassium adenosine triphosphatase (H+/K+ ATPase), or proton pump, present in the gastric parietal cells of your stomach. This enzyme system plays a vital role in producing stomach acid.
- Suppresses Gastric Acid Secretion: By blocking the proton pump, pantoprazole effectively suppresses the secretion of gastric acid. This reduces the overall acidity levels in your stomach, providing relief from symptoms and facilitating the healing of damaged tissues.
Side effects
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Flatulence
- Dizziness
- Arthralgia