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Pantoprazole high dose

Sherief Abd-Elsalam · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that suppresses gastric acid secretion by irreversibly blocking the H+/K+-ATPase enzyme in gastric parietal cells.

Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that suppresses gastric acid secretion by irreversibly blocking the H+/K+-ATPase enzyme in gastric parietal cells. Used for Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Peptic ulcer disease, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

At a glance

Generic namePantoprazole high dose
Also known aszurcal, Controloc
SponsorSherief Abd-Elsalam
Drug classProton pump inhibitor (PPI)
TargetH+/K+-ATPase (proton pump)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaGastroenterology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Pantoprazole binds to and inactivates the proton pump (H+/K+-ATPase) on the secretory surface of gastric parietal cells, preventing the final step of gastric acid production. This results in sustained reduction of both basal and stimulated gastric acid secretion. High-dose formulations are used to manage severe acid-related conditions and are particularly effective in treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

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