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Drug profile · INN

pantoprazole

pantoprazole (APO-PANTOPRAZOLE) is a potassium-transporting atpase inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd.

EMA: approved TGA: approved Alimentary tract and metabolism (A02) A02BC02
Patents linked 4
Pipeline programs 12
News articles 0
Drug details — pantoprazole
Class
Alimentary tract and metabolism (A02)
Route
Patents
4
Programs
12
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

pantoprazole (APO-PANTOPRAZOLE) is a potassium-transporting atpase inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd.

Key facts

INN pantoprazole
Brand APO-PANTOPRAZOLE
Mechanism Potassium-transporting ATPase inhibitor
Therapeutic class Alimentary tract and metabolism (A02)
ATC code A02BC02

Mechanism of action

Potassium-transporting ATPase inhibitor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Magnesium Pantoprazole Phase 3 · Takeda · GERD
  2. Magnesium Pantoprazole 20 mg Phase 3 · Takeda · Gastric pH Control
  3. Pantoprazole Phase 3 · Takeda · Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  4. Pantoprazole Phase 3 · Takeda · GERD
  5. Pantoprazole (Pantoloc) Phase 3 · Hospital Authority · Peptic Ulcers
  6. pantoprazole 20 mg (drug) Phase 3 · Takeda · Chronic Use of Acid Suppressive Medication
  7. B1791094 Phase 2 · First Biotech (Australia) · EROSIVE ESOPHAGITIS
  8. Pantoprazole 40mg Phase 2 · Zealand Pharma · Oncology

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  6. canagliflozin Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10)
  1. US 8758817

    Dosage form containing (S)-pantoprazole as active ingredient

    Expires Mon Jun 19 2034 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 8754108

    Freeze-dried pantoprazole preparation and pantoprazole injection

    Expires Mon Jun 12 2034 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  3. US 8703192

    Dosage form containing pantoprazole as active ingredient

    Expires Mon Apr 17 2034 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  4. US 7683177

    Process for preparing 2-[(pyridinyl)methyl]sulfinyl-substituted benzimidazoles and novel chlorinated derivatives of pantoprazole

    Expires Mon Mar 18 2030 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is pantoprazole?

pantoprazole (APO-PANTOPRAZOLE) is a potassium-transporting atpase inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd.

What is the brand name for pantoprazole?

APO-PANTOPRAZOLE is a marketed brand name for pantoprazole. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.