Arthopan (250+20) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Crescent Formulations Pvt Ltd (Crescent Therapeutics Ltd. ). This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Naproxen, Pantoprazole. This drug comes in the form of Capsule. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Capsule and is priced at Rs 46 (arround $0.644 US Dollar)
The main active ingredients or salts in Arthopan (250+20) are :
Naproxen-250 mg
Pantoprazole -20 mg
Naproxen Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Prescription naproxen is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints), rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints), juvenile arthritis (a form of joint disease in children), and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that mainly affects the spine). Prescription naproxen tablets, extended-release tablets, and suspension are also used to relieve shoulder pain caused by bursitis (inflammation of a fluid-filled sac in the shoulder joint), tendinitis (inflammation of the tissue that connects muscle to bone), gouty arthritis (attacks of joint pain caused by a build-up of certain substances in the joints), and pain from other causes, including menstrual pain (pain that happens before or during a menstrual period). Nonprescription naproxen is used to reduce fever and to relieve mild pain from headaches, muscle aches, arthritis, menstrual periods, the common cold, toothaches, and backaches. Naproxen is in a class of medications called NSAIDs. It works by stopping the body's production of a substance that causes pain, fever, and inflammation.
For more details on Naproxen, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Naproxen..
Pantoprazole Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Pantoprazole is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and possible injury of the esophagus (the tube between the throat and stomach). Pantoprazole is used to treat the symptoms of GERD, allow the esophagus to heal, and prevent further damage to the esophagus. It is also used to treat conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Pantoprazole is in a class of medications called proton-pump inhibitors. It works by decreasing the amount of acid made in the stomach.
For more details on Pantoprazole, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Pantoprazole..
Arthopan (250+20) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Arthopan (250+20), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Naproxen-250 mg Pantoprazole -20 mg). Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.