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Lupipan is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Lupipan have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Lupipan depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Lupipan have been listed ahead. These side effects of Lupipan are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Lupipan's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Lupipan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Lupipan are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Lupipan with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lupipan is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Lupipan is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lupipan is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lupipan safe for pregnant women?
Lupipan is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Lupipan safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Lupipan. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Lupipan on the Kidneys?
Using Lupipan does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Lupipan on the Liver?
Side effects of Lupipan rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Lupipan on the Heart?
Lupipan is completely safe for the heart.
Lupipan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lupipan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lupipan habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Lupipan is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Lupipan as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Lupipan is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lupipan for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lupipan
Taking Lupipan with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lupipan
Consuming Lupipan with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Lupipan helps in the preventing and healing the ulcer. It is one of the main uses of this drug. However, your doctor may also suggest other medicines to heal stomach ulcers completely.
This is because long-term use of Lupipan can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acids which are required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking [medicine] for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.
Lupipan works by blocking the action of the enzyme in the wall of a stomach which is responsible for acid production in the stomach. By blocking the enzyme, the production of acid is decreased, and this helps to relieve the stomach from acidity, heartburn, GERD, stomach ulcer and other acidity related stomach problem.
Lupipan is a brand name of pantoprazole. It is a prescription medicine that belongs to the class of drug called proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is mainly used for the short-term treatment of peptic ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GRED), Zollinger Ellison syndrome and other acidity related stomach problems. It is also used for the treatment of duodenal ulcer and heartburn.
Lupipan is not an antacid. It is proton pump inhibitor which reduce the excess acid in the stomach.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience