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Acid Reflux
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What it does is it suppresses the final step in gastric acid production by forming a covalent bond to two sites of the (H+, K+)-ATPase enzyme system at the secretory surface of the gastric parietal cell. This effect is dose-related and leads to the inhibition of both basal and stimulated gastric acid secretion irrespective of the stimulus. The binding to the (H+, K+)-ATPase results in a duration of antisecretory effect that persists longer than 24 hours.
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Pronunciation: pan TOE prah zole
Brand: Protonix
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What is the most important information I should know about pantoprazole?
Do not stop taking pantoprazole even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may improve before your condition is fully treated.
Do not crush, chew, or split the tablets. Swallow them whole. They are specially formulated to release slowly in your body.
What is pantoprazole?
Pantoprazole decreases the amount of acid produced in your stomach.
Pantoprazole is used to treat damage to the esophagus associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Pantoprazole may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Who should not take pantoprazole?
Talk to your doctor before taking pantoprazole if you have liver disease. You may not be able to take pantoprazole, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have liver disease.
Pantoprazole is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Do not take pantoprazole without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether pantoprazole passes into breast milk. Do not take pantoprazole without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take pantoprazole?
Take pantoprazole exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Pantoprazole can be taken with or without food.
Do not crush, chew, or split the tablets. Swallow them whole. They are specially formulated to release slowly in your body.
Do not stop taking pantoprazole even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may improve before your condition is fully treated.
Store pantoprazole at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless your doctor directs otherwise.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention.
Symptoms of a pantoprazole overdose are not known.
What should I avoid while taking pantoprazole?
There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while taking pantoprazole, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
What are the possible side effects of pantoprazole?
Serious side effects from pantoprazole are rare. Stop taking pantoprazole and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives) to pantoprazole.
Less serious side effects from pantoprazole are also uncommon. Continue to take pantoprazole and talk to your doctor if you experience
· flatulence (gas);
· upset stomach or diarrhea;
· insomnia; or
· a rash.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect pantoprazole?
Before taking pantoprazole, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
· ketoconazole (Nizoral),
· ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen), or
· iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron, others).
You may not be able to take pantoprazole, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during your treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with pantoprazole. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines
I still had problems (mostly regurgitation). I do not vomit cause it is undigusted food. Sometimes I get it to come back up 14 hours after I eat. If i eat dry cereal with out liquid I can keep it down, but once I drink a little liquid I start regurgitating.Also If I sit down after I eat I am o.k. but once I get up and walk I start regurgitating. Why is this. I have been to many doctors. One of my doctors told me (no big deal to regurgite cause cows do it) My husband was very upset so I changed Doctors. I have had this since 1988. Will protnix stop
the regurgitation. Aciphex stopped my heartburn. But my insurance only will pay 50% and it cost me 100.00 a month so I stopped taking it. But my insurance will pay for protonix (10.00 co-pay) so I am thinking about trying that. My doctor gave me some samples but I have not taken them yet. I went to the book store and can not find any info on it. The liver thing bothers me. I do not know what to do. Thankyou for the information. Hope to hear from you soon
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