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Informations
about Pantoprazole |
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What
is Pantoprazole tablets? |
PANTOPRAZOLE
(Protonix®)
prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It
reduces symptoms and prevents injury to the esophagus
or stomach in patients with gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD) or ulcers. Pantoprazole is also useful
in conditions that produce too much stomach acid such
as Zollinger-Ellison
syndrome. |
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What
should my health care professional know before I take
Pantoprazole? |
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How
should I take this medicine? |
Take
Pantoprazole tablets by mouth. Follow the directions
on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets whole
with a drink of water; do not crush, break, or chew.
Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take
your medicine more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional
regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special
care may be needed.
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If
you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it
is almost time for your next dose, take only that
dose. Do not take double or extra doses. |
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What
drug(s) may interact with Pantoprazole? |
•ampicillin
•delavirdine
•iron salts
•itraconazole
•ketoconazole
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about
all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription
medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products.
Also tell your prescriber or health care professional
if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine
or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs.
These may affect the way your medicine works. Check
with your health care professional before stopping
or starting any of your medicines. |
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What
side effects may I notice from taking Pantoprazole?
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Side
effects that you should report to your prescriber
or health care professional as soon as possible:
•fever (buy
Augmentin XR) or sore throat
•redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of
the skin, including inside the mouth
•skin rash (buy
Renova), itching
•unusual bleeding or bruising
•unusual weakness or tiredness (buy
Rozerem)
•yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention
(report to your prescriber or health care professional
if they continue or are bothersome):
•diarrhea
•dizziness
•dry skin (buy
Retin A Micro Gel)
•headache (buy
Imitrex)
•nausea/vomiting (buy
Amoxicillin)
•stomach pain (buy
Ultram) or gas
•tiredness |
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What
should I watch for while taking Pantoprazole? |
It
can take several days of therapy with Pantoprazole
before your stomach pains improve. Check with your
prescriber or health care professional if your condition
does not improve, or if it gets worse. You can take
antacids for the occasional relief of stomach pain
unless your prescriber or health care professional
tells you otherwise. |
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Where
can I keep my medicine? |
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that
small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees
C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light and moisture.
Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration
date. |
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