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Pantoprazole belongs to a class of medications known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). It is used for the short-term treatment of adult patients with signs and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), such as regurgitation and heartburn.
Pantoprazole 40 mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets
What is Pantoprazole and what is it used for?Pantoprazole belongs to a class of medications known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). It is used for the short-term treatment of adult patients with signs and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), such as regurgitation and heartburn.
Do not take Pantoprazole:• If you are allergic to pantoprazole or any other ingredients of this medicine. Tell your doctor about the symptoms you experience.• If you are taking HIV protease inhibitors (medicines used to treat HIV), such as atazanavir and nelfinavir.
Warnings and Precautions:• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you experience an allergic reaction to this medicine or have previously experienced an allergic reaction to medicines similar to this medicine (PPIs). Signs of an allergic reaction include shortness of breath, rash, swelling of the face or neck, low blood pressure, and dizziness.
• Be sure to tell your doctor if you have liver problems, jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and skin), anemia, stomach or intestinal bleeding, unintentional weight loss, difficulty swallowing, persistent vomiting or vomiting blood, or any other medical problems.
• Be sure to tell your doctor if you have ever had a stomach ulcer or surgery on your stomach or intestines.
• Consult your doctor if you are undergoing ongoing treatment for heartburn or indigestion symptoms for 4 weeks or more.
• Be sure to tell your doctor if your symptoms are new or have recently changed and you are over 55 years old.
• Be sure to follow up with your doctor regularly if you are over 55 and take over-the-counter heartburn medications almost every day.
• Consult your doctor if you are having an endoscopy or urea breath test before starting this medication.
• This medication may not provide immediate relief after taking it. It is expected to start working after one day of treatment and takes up to 7 days to achieve complete relief.
• Do not take this medication as a preventative measure for acid reflux.
• Do not take any other heartburn medication with this medication unless your doctor tells you to.
• This medication may increase your risk of stomach or intestinal infections caused by bacteria. Be sure to tell your doctor if you experience gastrointestinal symptoms, such as severe and persistent diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
• This medication may increase your risk of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE), a skin disorder that typically develops on sun-exposed areas of the body, such as the shoulders, upper back, neck, extensor arms, and upper trunk, and manifests as a red, raised, scaly rash. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any side effects, such as a rash or joint pain. Your doctor may discontinue the medication if this occurs. This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests required during investigations for neuroendocrine tumors (tumors originating from hormones and the nervous system). Therefore, your doctor may recommend stopping this medication at least 5 days before the test if necessary. Be sure to tell your doctor if you are having a specific blood test (chromogranin A).
This medication is usually used for up to 4 weeks, unless your doctor recommends a longer duration of treatment.
This medication may affect your ability to absorb vitamin B12 if used for a long time.
This medication may increase the risk of bone fractures if taken in high doses and for long periods (more than one year). The risk is higher in elderly patients, those with osteoporosis (low bone density), and those taking corticosteroids. Your doctor may recommend calcium and vitamin D supplements depending on your condition.
This medication may cause low magnesium levels if used for three months or more. Signs of low magnesium levels include uncontrolled involuntary muscle movements, fatigue, confusion, convulsions, irregular heartbeat, and dizziness. Be sure to contact your doctor if you experience any of these signs. Your doctor may recommend measuring your magnesium levels before starting this medication, especially if you are at higher risk of low magnesium levels (such as long-term treatment with this medication or taking other medications with this medication that may worsen low blood magnesium levels). Low magnesium levels may also lead to low blood calcium or potassium levels.
Be sure to tell your doctor if you do not feel better after two weeks of starting this medication.
Be sure to tell your doctor if you have been taking this medication for more than four weeks.
• Be sure to talk to your doctor immediately if you experience signs such as frequent vomiting, especially bloody vomiting (appearing like dark coffee grounds), pale skin, weakness, black or bloody stools, stomach pain, unintentional weight loss not related to exercise or dieting, difficulty or pain when swallowing, and chest pain.
• Your doctor may recommend some blood tests. Be sure to tell your doctor if you are scheduled for any blood test and that you are currently taking this medication.
Possible side effects:Possible serious side effects of pantoprazole include signs of an allergic reaction, such as a rash; signs of serious skin reactions, such as bleeding and loss of skin around the genitals, nose, mouth, or eyes, or blistering or peeling of the skin; a rash with swelling and a rash on sun exposure; signs of liver damage, such as yellowing of the eyes and skin; and signs of kidney damage, such as lower back pain with a high fever and painful urination. Common side effects include benign stomach polyps. Other uncommon or rare side effects include headache, diarrhea, nausea, and flatulence.
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