Brepenta 40mg Injection

Brepenta 40mg Injection is a medication indicated for the treatment of conditions associated with excessive stomach acid production. Its active ingredient is pantoprazole, which belongs to the class of drugs known as Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs). This medication works by irreversibly binding to the proton pumps in the stomach's parietal cells, thereby inhibiting the final step in gastric acid secretion.

This action effectively reduces the amount of acid in the stomach. Clinical applications include the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a chronic digestive disease where stomach acid or bile irritates the food pipe lining. It is also used in the treatment of stomach ulcers, which are open sores that develop on the lining of the stomach.

Furthermore, Brepenta 40mg Injection is prescribed for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a rare condition characterized by the formation of one or more tumors, typically in the pancreas or upper part of the small intestine, which lead to excessive acid production. The reduction of stomach acid helps to alleviate symptoms, promote healing of damaged tissues, and prevent complications associated with these conditions.

Dosage

Overdose

This injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse. Therefore, it is less likely that you may get an overdose of this medicine. If you experience any symptoms right after taking this injection, seek medical help.

Missed a Dose

The doctor or nurse usually gives this injection in the hospital or clinic. Therefore, the chances of missing a dose are less. However, if you feel that a dose has been missed, please inform your doctor and nurse.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

A pump called the proton pump in the stomach is responsible for the secretion of stomach acids. Pantoprazole binds to this proton pump in stomach cells, thus blocking acid secretion. Therefore, it is used in conditions where there is excessive acidity.

Directions for Use

Brepenta 40mg Injection will be given in hospital by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Brepenta 40mg Injection during pregnancy?

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby before starting treatment with Brepenta 40mg Injection .

Breast Feeding

Can I take Brepenta 40mg Injection while breastfeeding?

Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding before starting treatment with Brepenta 40mg Injection as limited safety data is available.

Driving

Can I drive if I have taken Brepenta 40mg Injection ?

Avoid driving if you feel dizzy or experience visual disturbances after taking this medicine.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Brepenta 40mg Injection ?

Avoid consuming alcohol in excess as it may worsen your acidity.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have severe liver problems.
• You are taking medicines used to treat HIV.
• You notice significant & unintentional weight loss, recurrent vomiting, difficulty in swallowing, blood in vomit and anaemia.
• You have ever had an allergic reaction after taking pantoprazole in the past.
• If you are taking this medicine for more than one year, it may increase the chances of developing bone fractures.
• You are scheduled to have a blood test (Chromogranin A).
• If you get rash on your skin on exposure to the sun, inform your doctor.
• If you are on this medicine for more than three months, your blood magnesium levels may drop. Your doctor may perform regular tests for the same.

Contraindications

If you are allergic to pantoprazole, any other proton pump inhibitors or any other ingredients of Brepenta 40mg Injection

Side effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Polyps in stomach
• Injection site inflammation that forms clot or block in the vein (thrombophlebitis)

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Brepenta 40mg Injection works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially if you are taking medicines to treat heart problems, psychiatric illnesses, fungal infections, cancer, HIV infection or are taking blood thinners, etc.

Storage and disposal

• Store Brepenta 40mg Injection under the conditions mentioned on the pack.
• Keep it away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Brepenta 40mg Injection an antibiotic medicine?

No, Brepenta 40mg Injection is not an antibiotic medicine. It is an anti-reflux medicine.

What is the composition of Brepenta 40mg Injection ?

Brepenta 40mg Injection contains pantoprazole as its active ingredient.