Pantoprazole Guide
- Summary
- Why it is Prescribed
- Brand Names
- How it Works
- Other Information
- Other Uses
- Overdose
- Precautions
- Possible Side Effects
- Special Dietary Concerns
- Storage Conditions
Why it is Prescribed
Pantoprazole is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the food pipe (esophagus). It is also used to treat conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Pantoprazole is in a class of medications called proton-pump inhibitors. It works by decreasing the amount of acid made in the stomach.
How it Works
Pantoprazole comes as a delayed-release (long-acting) tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once or twice a day with or without food. To help you remember to take pantoprazole, take it around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription ...
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Encyclopedia: Pantoprazole
Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor drug used for short-term treatment of erosion and ulceration of the esophagus caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease. Initial treatment is generally of eight weeks' duration, after which another eight week course of treatment may be considered if necessary. It can be used as a maintenance therapy for long term use after initial response is obtained. This medication may affect the results of certain lab...
Question and Answer
Effects of Long term use of pantoprazole?
Does anyone know the effects long term use of pantoprazole & other PPI's have on...
Does anyone know the effects long term use of pantoprazole & other PPI's have on...
Hi: Check outMedlinePlus below for basic info. Also, your GP can help with specific symptoms. However, an extract from Drug Digest is: "What side effects may I notice from taking pantoprazole? Side effects...
Asked by DivineKiss - 18 months ago
Long term use of pantoprazole?
Does anyone know if long term use of pantoprazole & PPI's in general (almost six...
Does anyone know if long term use of pantoprazole & PPI's in general (almost six...
SIDE EFFECTS: Pantoprazole like other PPIs is well-tolerated. The most common side effects are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation, rash and headaches. Dizziness, nervousness, abnormal heartbeat, muscle pain, weakness, leg cramps...
Asked by DivineKiss - 18 months ago
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one pill of Pantoprazole 40mg once every 2 weeks and this keeps my acidreflux pretty much in control I am 20 years old male and since april 2006 i started having acid reflux problems however i...
Oct 30, 2007
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Pantoprazole?
Information: "Pantoprazole is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),... -Ellison syndrome. Pantoprazole is in a class of medications called proton-pump inhibitors...
Jun 30, 2008
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Anyone heard of this?
& this has been going on for awhile. thankfully, my docter put me on Pantoprazole, an acid reducer the commercial for "The Purple Pill"... this is what it is. One of the brand names for ...
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