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What Is The Use Of Protera?

Posted on Mon, 29 Sep 2014

Question: for what problem tab protera 40 mg is used
Dr has identified Parkinson problem

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Acid lowering drug...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Protera is a proton pump inhibitor containing pantoprazole. It is best used for gastritis/peptic ulcer and reflux esophagitis where we wish to lower acid content of stomach. It has no other user besides those mentioned above.

Hope I am clear. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (17 minutes later)

Dr Iam a 69 yrs old male . Dr identified me suffering from Parkinson ,since I have left hand tremour beside slow walking , fallowed with dry caughing / irritation on throat .

How ever I am taking tab. trivastal L A and tab. Rasalact 05mg once a day
Request PL advice.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Continue treatment under neurologist...

Detailed Answer:
Both these drugs are good antiparkinsonism agents. However parkinson's has reputation to be a progressive condition. It needs to be constantly monitored and followed up with neurologist for adequate treatment changes. Continue to follow up this treatment with neurologist.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (2 hours later)

Dear Dr XXXXXXX
Thank you very much for piece of precioous reply .
In case you are in ndia I can cosult you DrPrasad
Is there are any difference between.
Tab.protera40,mg
And
Cap.protera L
Regards
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (29 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, there is a difference.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Apologies for the late reply. I was away from internet due to unavoidable circumstances.

Anyway, the two drugs that you specified have a difference. Cap Protera L has an additional antiemetic (antivomiting) agent - levosulpiride apart from pantoprazole which is common to both. This antiemetic agent provide additional benefits especially when used for treating acid reflux.

I am practice in XXXXXXX XXXXXXX which is very far away from Vodadara. Hence I will suggest you look for a neurologist close by and follow up regularly. Perhaps if I travel toward XXXXXXX which I would love to one day we can meet and discuss on it.

Wish you good luck Captain!!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar