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Chemical Name: Pantoprazole
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Information
Pantoprazole is used to treat and help heal duodenal and gastric ulcers.
Depending on the position of the ulcer it is called a gastric or duodenal ulcer. A gastric ulcer occurs in the stomach. A duodenal ulcer occurs in the duodenum which is the tube leading out of the stomach.
These can be caused in part by too much acid being made in the stomach.
Your doctor may also prescribe a course of antibiotics for you. Most people who have a peptic ulcer also have bacteria called Helicobacter pylori in their stomach. When Pantoprazole is taken with antibiotics, the combination therapy will kill the Helicobacter pylori and let your ulcer heal.
Pantoprazole can also be used to prevent ulcers in patients taking certain pain medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Pantoprazole is also used to treat reflux oesophagitis or reflux disease. This can be caused by "washing back" (reflux) of food and acid from the stomach into the food pipe, also known as the esophagus.
Reflux can cause a burning sensation in the chest rising up to the throat, also known as heartburn.
Pantoprazole is also used to prevent reflux oesophagitis from coming back.
Pantoprazole is used to treat a rare condition called Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, where the stomach produces very large amounts of acid, much more than in ulcers and reflux disease.
Pantoprazole belongs to a group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
Pantoprazole works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach makes, to give relief from the symptoms and allow healing to take place.
Your doctor may have prescribed Pantoprazole for another reason. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Pantoprazole has been prescribed for you.
There is no evidence that Pantoprazole is addictive.
This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription.
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Directions
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Swallow whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. This medicine may be taken with antacids if your doctor has instructed you to take antacids. Do not miss any doses.
STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat and light. For best results, continue taking this medicine for the full course of treatment even if you feel better in a few days.
IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do NOT take 2 doses at once.
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Side Effects
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you have any problems while taking Pantoprazole, even if you do not think the problems are connected with the medicine or are not listed below.
Like other medicines, Pantoprazole can cause some side effects. If they occur, most are likely to be minor and temporary. However, some may be serious and need medical attention.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist to answer any questions you may have.
Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following:
Headache, diarrhoea, skin problems such as itchiness and rash, nausea, stomach pain, excessive gas in the stomach or bowel, dizziness, swelling of the legs, fever, depression, blurred vision, muscle pain.
Other side effects not listed above may occur in some people. Tell your doctor if you notice anything making you feel unwell when you are taking, or soon after you have finished taking Pantoprazole.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand anything in this list.
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Precautions
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor. This medicine may affect the results of certain lab tests (e.g., false positive urine screen for THC). Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use this medicine. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. It is unknown if this medicine is excreted in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.
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