Pan - 20 mg (Protonix)

Pan-20 Mg

 

This drug has a generic name Pantoprazole, which is anacid reducer and anti-emetic drug that reduces the natural acid production inthe stomach. It belongs to a family of drugs called proton pump inhibitors.This drug is marketed under various trade names including Protonix and Pan(made by Alkem).

Pantoprazole is primarily prescribed for erosive esophagitiswhich is caused by stomach acid that flows into esophagus and for similarconditions characterized by excessive amount of natural acid production in thestomach like Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. This drug will however, not provideyou the instant relief from heartburn. It is also used for other conditionswhich are not listed here.

 

 

ImportantInformation about Pantoprazole

 

You must not takePantoprazole if you are allergic to it or any other benzimidazole drugs likealbendazole, or mebendazole. It will not give you quick relief from heartburnif you have acid reflux. In order to make sure whether this drug is helpful,inform your doctor if you have severe liver diseases or magnesium deficiency.This medication is not recommended if you are already on the medicinaltreatment of HIV or AIDS with drugs like atazanavir or nelfinavir. Let yourdoctor know that you are taking these medicines beforehand.

Initial symptoms of heartburn are often misunderstood as heartattack. Inform your doctor immediately and get the treatment if you areexperiencing chest pain with pain advancing to the arm or shoulder, nausea,sweating, and a general ill feeling. Certain conditions require long termtreatment with this medicine. Extended use of this medicine in animal studiesis known to cause stomach cancer in them but the same case has not been provenin humans. Consult your doctor about the risk of stomach cancer. Prolonged useof Pantoprazole medicine may lead to vitamin B-12 deficiency as this drug makesit difficult for the body to absorb vitamin B-12.  

It may cause you to fail on drug screening test by showing afalse result. Remember to notify your laboratory professional about your drugusage while giving a urine sample for diagnosis.  Always storePantoprazole in a cool and dry place.  

 

 

Beforetaking Pantoprazole

 

Before takingPantoprazole, acid reducing drug take care of all the precautions mentionedabove. Discuss all the conditions with your doctor and clear all the doubtspertaining to this drug. Taking Pantoprazole, a proton pump inhibitor drug mayput you on the stake of bone fracture in the hip, wrist, or spine. The sideeffect has been observed in patients who are taking this medicine for a longtime and in the form of high dose, and in those who are above than 50 years. Itis not known whether the use of Pantoprazole medicine may cause the risk ofbone fracture. Make sure to inform your doctor if you have osteoporosis orosteopenia (low bone mineral density).

It belongs to FDA category B drug, which means it is notexpected that it can cause any harm to your unborn baby if taken during thepregnancy stage. Women should inform their doctor if they are pregnant and planto become that before taking this medicine. Pantoprazole can pass into thebreast milk and harm a nursing baby. Consult your doctor before taking thismedicine in the above mentioned cases. 

 

 

Dosageinformation

 

Take Pantoprazole acidreducer and anti emetic medication (Protonix, Pan) medicine exactly as yourdoctor prescribed. Do not alter the dosage unless your doctor advices you to doso. Also, do not consider this medicine in use after the prescription period isover. All medications comes with a patient leaflet, you should refer themedicine label to get more information about the drug.  You may takePantoprazole with or without food. Swallow the tablet as a whole, do not breakit, crush it or chew it.  

 

 

Note: Pantoprazole dosage depends on lots of factors like age,sex, drug allergies, or seriousness of the condition, your doctor may fix thedosage by examining you properly.  Strictly follow the dosage instructionprescribed by your doctor.

 

 

Whatif you miss a dose

 

If you miss a dose ofPantoprazole, take the dose as soon as you remember. Be aware to skip the doseif the next dose time is almost up. Taking multiple dose can lead to excessmedicine in your body which might cause harmful conditions.    

 

 

Whatif you overdose

 

In case of overdose, getemergency medical help or call your doctor immediately.

 

 

Thingsand activities to avoid

 

Pantoprazole may causediarrhea, which may indicate a new sign of infection. Stop taking this medicineand seek medical care, if you may have a watery or bloody diarrhea. Your doctormay advice some restriction regarding food, beverages and other activitieswhile being treated with this medicine.       

 

 

SideEffects

 

Some allergic reactionscaused by Pantoprazole are skin hives, breathing difficulty, swelling in face,lips, tongue, or throat. Seek medical care in these conditions. Pantoprazolemay lead to low magnesium which drives the problem like dizziness, confusion,feeling jittery, irregular and fast heart rate, jerking muscle movements,watery or bloody diarrhea, muscle cramps or weakness, limp feeling, cough orchoking, or seizure. Stop taking Pantoprazole if you get those symptoms andcontact your doctor immediately. Some less serious side effects are headache,rapid or irregular heartbeat, unexplained weight changes, upset stomach, gas,stomach pain, insomnia, nausea, vomiting or mild diarrhea. The side effectsmentioned above are not only the ones, there may be some others.

 

 

Interactionwith other drugs

 

There are many otherdrugs which may interact with it and stop the normal functioning. Inform yourdoctor if you may be using the following drugs like atazanavir, ampicillin,digoxin, iron medication, methotrexate, ketoconazole, a blood thinner like warfarin,or a diuretic. Share the complete medical history with your doctor and neverstart a new medication without his or her advice.

 

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   Specification 
   US Brand Name   Protonix
   Strength   20mg
   Generic Name   Pantoprazole
   Manufacturer   Alkem
   Pharmaceutical Form   Tablet/s

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