PD-STAR
BRAND NAME: PD-STAR
PACKING: 1x10
INDICATED IN: In GERD (Gastro esophageal reflux disease)
Mode of Action
PD-STAR is a combination of two drugs namely Pantoprazole or Domperidone used to treat GERD (Acid reflux) and peptic ulcer, chronic gastritis.
Pantoprazole: Is a proton pump inhibitor. It works by inhibiting the Hydrogen-Potassium ATPase pump present on the inner lining of the stomach (helps in the production of acid in the stomach) & decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Domperidone: Is an anti-sickness medicine used to treat nausea, vomiting (caused by certain drugs) or stomach pain. It mainly acts on the upper digestive tract & accelerate the gastric emptying by increases the movement of food through stomach and intestine.
Pantoprazole: Is a proton pump inhibitor. It works by inhibiting the Hydrogen-Potassium ATPase pump present on the inner lining of the stomach (helps in the production of acid in the stomach) & decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Domperidone: Is an anti-sickness medicine used to treat nausea, vomiting (caused by certain drugs) or stomach pain. It mainly acts on the upper digestive tract & accelerate the gastric emptying by increases the movement of food through stomach and intestine.
Benefits & USAGE
PD-STAR reduces the symptoms of heartburn, vomiting/regurgitation by preventing the backward flow of acid from the stomach to esophagus. It decreases gastric acid secretion & accelerating the gastric emptying which reduces the stomach acidity. It may also be used to treat and prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers.
Precautions
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with PD-STAR capsules; it may cause serious damage to your kidneys, lungs, heart, and blood vessels.
Pregnancy
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Medicine
Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor.
Liver & Kidney
Should be used with caution in patients with liver & kidney disease.
