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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Toprazole
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Toprazole uses
Toprazole is a proton pump inhibitor drug used for short-term treatment of erosion and ulceration of the esophagus caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Indication: Short-term (up to 16 weeks) treatment of erosive esophagitis.
Toprazole is a substituted benzimidazole indicated for the short-term treatment (up to 16 weeks) in the healing and symptomatic relief of erosive esophagitis. Toprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that suppresses the final step in gastric acid production.
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References
- "pantoprazole". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "pantoprazole". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0021... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "pantoprazole: The NCI Development Therapeutics Program (DTP) provides services and resources to the academic and private-sector research communities worldwide to facilitate the discovery and development of new cancer therapeutic agents.". https://dtp.cancer.gov/dtpstandard/... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Toprazole?Depending on the reaction of the Toprazole after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Toprazole not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Toprazole addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Toprazole, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Toprazole consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
One visitor reported useful
How is the drug Toprazole useful in reducing or relieving the symptoms? How useful is it?According to the survey conducted by the website sdrugs.com, there are variable results and below are the percentages of the users that say the medicine is useful to them and that say it is not helping them much. It is not ideal to continue taking the medication if you feel it is not helping you much. Contact your healthcare provider to check if there is a need to change the medicine or if there is a need to re-evaluate your condition. The usefulness of the medicine may vary from patient to patient, depending on the other diseases he is suffering from and slightly depends on the brand name.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Useful | 1 | 100.0% | |
Three visitors reported side effects
Did you get side effects while taking the Toprazole drug, or were there no side effects?According to the survey conducted by website sdrugs.com users, the below-mentioned percentages indicate the number of people experiencing the side effects and the number of people not experiencing the side effects when taking Toprazole medicine. Every drug produces minimal side effects, and they are negligible most times, when compared to the desired effect [use] of the medicine. Side effects depend on the dose you are taking, any drug interactions that happen when you are on other medications, if the patient is sensitive, and other associated conditions. If you cannot tolerate the side effects, consult your doctor immediately, so he can either adjust the dose or change the medication.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| No side effects | 2 | 66.7% | |
| It has side effects | 1 | 33.3% | |
One visitor reported price estimates
What is your opinion about drug cost? Did you feel the cost is apt, or did you feel it is expensive?The report given by the sdrugs.com website users shows the following figures about several people who felt the medicine Toprazole is expensive, and the medicine is not expensive. The results are mixed. The perception of the cost of the medicine to be expensive or not depends on the brand name of the medicine, country, and place where it is sold, and the affordability of the patient. You can choose a generic drug in the place of the branded drug to save the cost. The efficiency of the medicine will not vary if it is generic or a branded one.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Expensive | 1 | 100.0% | |
Eight visitors reported frequency of use
How often in a day do you take the medicine?Are you taking the Toprazole drug as prescribed by the doctor?
Few medications can be taken Once in a day more than prescribed when the doctor's advice mentions the medicine can be taken according to frequency or severity of symptoms. Most times, be very careful and clear about the number of times you are taking the medication. The report of sdrugs.com website users about the frequency of taking the drug Toprazole is mentioned below.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Once in a day | 3 | 37.5% | |
| Twice in a day | 2 | 25.0% | |
| 4 times in a day | 2 | 25.0% | |
| 3 times in a day | 1 | 12.5% | |
Two visitors reported doses
What is the dose of Toprazole drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 51-100mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 51-100mg | 1 | 50.0% | |
| 11-50mg | 1 | 50.0% | |
Five visitors reported time for results
What is the time duration Toprazole drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed 1 month to notice the result from using Toprazole drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Toprazole need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 2 | 40.0% | |
| 5 days | 2 | 40.0% | |
| 2 days | 1 | 20.0% | |
Two visitors reported administration
The drugs are administered in various routes, like oral or injection form. They are administered before food or after food. How are you taking Toprazole drug, before food or after food?Click here to find out how other users of our website are taking it. For any doubts or queries on how and when the medicine is administered, contact your health care provider immediately.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| After food | 1 | 50.0% | |
| Empty stomach | 1 | 50.0% | |
Three visitors reported age
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| > 60 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| 46-60 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| 30-45 | 1 | 33.3% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology