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Protonix® (Pantoprazole Sodium) patient handout

• Protonix (Pantoprazole Sodium) is used in the treatment of : erosive esophagitis associated with GERD; decreased relapse rates of daytime and nighttime heartburn symptoms on persons with GERD; pathologic gastric hypersecretory conditions.

• Protonix binds to an enzyme in the presence of acidic gastric pH, preventing the final transport of hyrdrogen ions into the gastric lumen.
• Therapeutic effects of Protonix : diminished accumulation of acid in the gastric lumen, with lessened acid reflux; healing of duodenal ulcers and esophagitis; decreased acid secretion in hypersecretory conditions.

• Absorption Absorption describes the process that follows drug administration and its subsequent delivery to systemic circulation. : tablet is enteric-coated; absorption occurs only after tablet leaves the stomach.
• Distribution Drug's distribution in body tissues and fluids. : unknown.
• Protein binding : 98%
• Metabolism and excretion Important in determining dosage regimens and intervals for persons with hepatic or impaired renal function. : mostly metabolized by the liver via the cytochrome P450 (CYP) system; inactive metabolites are excreted in urine (71%) and feces (18%).
• Half life The half-life of a drug is the amount of time it takes the drug level to decrease by 50% and roughly correlates with the duration of action. : 1 hour.

• Protonix (Pantoprazole Sodium) is contraindicated in : hypersensitivity; lactation.
• Use Protonix cautiously in : pregnancy or children (safety not established).

• Protonix side effects and adverse reactions can be : headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, eructation, flatulence, hyperglycemia.

• Take Protonix (Pantoprazole Sodium) as directed for the full course of therapy, even if feeling better.
• Avoid alcohol, products containing aspirin or NSAIDs and foods that may cause an increase in gastrointestinal irritation.
• Report onset of black or tarry stools, diarrhea or abdominal pain to health care professional promptly.
• Protonix can be taken without regard to meals.
• Swallow Protonix tablet whole and don't crush, split or chew it.
• Antacids don't affect drug absorption.
• Diabetic persons should know that hypoglycemia may occur.
• Avoid hazardous activities because dizziness may occur.
• Notify prescriber if you're pregnant or if you're planning to become pregnant (don't breastfeed your baby).