Can Pantoprazole Sodium Enteric-coated Tablets be used in the treatment of chronic superficial gastritis?

Sep 12, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Chronic superficial gastritis has been diagnosed. I would like to ask if Pantoprazole Sodium Enteric-coated Tablets can be used for the treatment of chronic superficial gastritis?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua

Pantoprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets can be used in the treatment of chronic superficial gastritis.

Pantoprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets are a type of proton pump inhibitor that primarily works by inhibiting the activity of proton pumps in gastric parietal cells, thereby reducing gastric acid secretion and achieving therapeutic effects on diseases such as excessive gastric acid, gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, and reflux esophagitis. For patients with chronic superficial gastritis, especially those exhibiting symptoms of excessive gastric acid secretion, pantoprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets can alleviate inflammatory responses, promote the repair of gastric mucosa, and improve symptoms of chronic superficial gastritis by reducing the irritation of gastric acid on the gastric mucosa when symptoms such as acid regurgitation, heartburn, nausea, and belching occur in the upper gastrointestinal tract. This medication is not only suitable for symptoms caused by excessive gastric acid but also applicable for gastritis caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. Pantoprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets can effectively inhibit gastric acid secretion, which is beneficial for eradicating Helicobacter pylori.

However, when using pantoprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets, adverse reactions such as headache and diarrhea may occur, and the treatment regimen should be adjusted according to medical advice. At the same time, regular follow-up examinations are recommended to monitor changes in the condition, and maintaining good lifestyle habits can also help alleviate symptoms.

Pantoprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets are one of the effective medications for treating chronic superficial gastritis. However, the treatment of chronic superficial gastritis should not rely solely on medication, but should also incorporate comprehensive measures such as dietary regulation, lifestyle modifications, and eradication therapy for Helicobacter pylori when necessary. The use of pantoprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets in treating chronic superficial gastritis should be conducted under a doctor's guidance, avoiding long-term and high-dose usage to prevent side effects and complications.