Requires Prescription: Yes
Generics: Pantoprazole Sodium
Used For: Acidity & Ulcers
How It Works: Pantoprazole reduces stomach acid production, which helps treat certain stomach and esophagus issues, such as acid reflux. By decreasing acid output, it alleviates symptoms and promotes healing.
Usage and Safety:
Dosage: Follow the dosage instructions provided by your healthcare provider.
Side Effects:
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): Headache, dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, bloating, flatulence, constipation, dry mouth, abdominal pain, skin rash, itching, general weakness, sleep disturbances, and fractures in the hip, wrist, or spine.
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people): Altered or loss of taste, blurred vision, hives, joint pain, muscle pain, weight changes, elevated body temperature, fever, swelling of extremities, allergic reactions, depression, and breast enlargement in males.
Very Rare: Disorientation.
Drug Interactions: Potential interactions with ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, erlotinib, warfarin, phenprocoumon, atazanavir, methotrexate, fluvoxamine, and rifampicin.
Indication: Used in combination with antibiotics to eradicate Helicobacter pylori in peptic ulcer patients to prevent recurrence of duodenal and gastric ulcers. Also indicated for duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, and moderate to severe reflux esophagitis.
When Not to Use: Avoid use if allergic to pantoprazole or any other ingredient in the medication, or if allergic to other proton pump inhibitors.
Precautions:
Liver Problems: Consult your doctor if you have severe liver issues or a history of liver problems. Regular monitoring of liver enzymes may be required, and treatment should be discontinued if enzyme levels rise.
Warnings:
Fracture Risk: Long-term use (especially over one year) of pantoprazole may slightly increase the risk of fractures in the hip, wrist, or spine.
Previous Reactions: Inform your doctor if you have previously experienced skin reactions from similar acid-reducing medications.
Skin Rash: If you develop a rash, particularly in sun-exposed areas, or experience joint pain, notify your doctor immediately. You may need to stop the medication.
Additional Information:
Pregnancy Category: Consult your physician before using this medication if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Storage: Store at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
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