Zosecta Injection

Zosecta Powder For Injection is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (one or more tumours formed in the pancreas or upper part of the small intestine). It contains pantoprazole as its main component. It belongs to a group of medicines called "Proton pump inhibitors", medications that reduce the amount of acid produced in the stomach.

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

Zosecta Powder For Injection will be given in hospital by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Zosecta Powder For 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 Zosecta Powder For Injection.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Zosecta Powder For Injection while breastfeeding?

Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding before starting treatment with Zosecta Powder For Injection as limited safety data is available.

Driving

Can I drive if I have taken Zosecta Powder For Injection?

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

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Zosecta Powder For 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 Zosecta Powder For 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 Zosecta Powder For 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 Zosecta Powder For Injection under the conditions mentioned on the pack.
• Keep it away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Zosecta an antibiotic medicine?

No, Zosecta Powder For Injection is not an antibiotic medicine. It is an anti-reflux medicine.

What is the composition of Zosecta Powder For Injection?

Zosecta Powder For Injection contains pantoprazole as its active ingredient.