Pantoprozole – 40 mg
Domperidone – 30 mg
(Sustained release pellets)
10x10 Alu-Alu
Prazoto- DSR Capsules are the combination of pantoprazole and domperidone in sustained release form.
Pantoprazole
It is a proton pump inhibitor which inhibits the secretion of gastric acid. It belongs to the same class as that of omeprazole.
Domperidone
It is a specific blocker of dopamine receptor. It is used to relieve nausea, vomiting, to increase the transit of food through the stomach.
Domperidone
It increases the peristaltic stimulation. It facilitates the gastric emptying and decreases the small bowel transit time by increasing the esophageal and gastric peristalsis. The antiemetic property is related to blocking of dopamine activity.
Pantoprazole
It suppresses the final step in gastric acid production by forming a covalent bond to the sites of secretory surface. The effect of pantoprazole is dose related.
Pantoprazole
Absorption
After oral administration it is well absorbed in the body.
Distribution
The drug is metabolized by the liver with Cmax about 2.5mcg/ml. the peak concentration of the drug is about 2.5hrs. The apparent volume of distribution is 11.0-23.6 L.
Excretion
About 18% of the drug is excreted in feces through biliary excretion.
Domperidone
Absorption
The drug follows rapid absorption
Distribution
About 91%-93% of the drug is bound to plasma protein.
Excretion
About 31-66% of the drug is excreted through urinary and fecal secretion.