ZOVANTA INJ 40MG 1S

Description

OVANTA INJ 40 MG 1S — Long Description

Product Name: ZOVANTA Injection 40 mg
Brand: Horizon Pharma
Form: Powder for Injection (single vial)
Active Ingredient: Pantoprazole Sodium 40 mg – a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that reduces gastric acid production in the stomach by blocking the gastric proton pump responsible for acid secretion.

What It Is & How It Works

ZOVANTA 40 mg Injection is a parenteral (intravenous) formulation of pantoprazole used when rapid or controlled suppression of stomach acid is needed, especially in situations where oral medication isn’t feasible. Once administered by a healthcare professional, pantoprazole blocks the enzyme (H⁺/K⁺-ATPase) on gastric parietal cells that drives acid release, helping reduce acidity and promote healing of acid-related damage.

Primary Therapeutic Uses

This injection is used in the management of conditions caused by excessive gastric acid, such as:

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

• Peptic ulcer disease (stomach and duodenal ulcers)

• Erosive esophagitis (inflamed, acid-damaged esophagus)

• Zollinger–Ellison syndrome (a rare over-acid condition driven by gastrin-producing tumors)

• Prevention of stress-related ulcers and upper GI bleeding in hospitalized patients
  It may also be used when oral intake is not possible or not reliable.

Administration & Dosage

ZOVANTA Injection is administered intravenously (into a vein) by a clinician or nurse in a hospital or clinical setting. The exact dose and duration are tailored to the patient’s clinical condition by a physician. It’s not a self-administered medicine.

Common Side Effects

Some reactions may occur and are generally mild, including:

• Headache

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea or abdominal discomfort

• Dizziness

• Injection site reactions (redness, pain, thrombophlebitis)
  Less commonly, long-term use has been linked with mineral imbalances (like low magnesium), possible bone density changes, and nutrient absorption issues.

Precautions & Important Notes

• Use under strict medical supervision is essential.

• Patients with liver impairment, osteoporosis, or electrolyte imbalance may require monitoring or adjusted dosing.

• Not typically recommended for young children; suitability in pregnancy/breastfeeding should be evaluated by a provider.

• Avoid abrupt discontinuation after long-term use to prevent rebound acidity.

Prescription Status

This is a prescription medicine. It must be administered and monitored by a healthcare professional.

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