Purpose of Pantropazole
Pantoprazole is marketed under the Protonix brand name, among others, to treat gastric ulcers, short-term treatment of erosive esophagitis due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis, and treatment of ailments including It is a proton pump inhibitor used for psychiatric conditions. Hypersecretory condition Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Pantropazole Uses
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophageal problems (such as heartburn). It works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach produces. This drug relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and coughing. It heals acid damage in the stomach and esophagus, prevents ulcers, and may prevent esophageal cancer. It belongs to a group of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
How do you use Pantropazole
Take this medicine by mouth, usually once a day, as directed by your doctor. The dosage and duration of treatment depend on the medical condition and response to treatment.
When taking tablets, they can be taken with or without food. Swallow the pill whole. Do not break, crush or chew the medicine. Otherwise, the drug may be destroyed.
If you take granules, take them 30 minutes before meals. To take orally, open the package and mix granules with applesauce or apple juice. Do not mix with other foods or liquids. Sprinkle granules on 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) of applesauce and swallow all mixture immediately (within 10 minutes). Alternatively, you can mix 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) of apple juice with the granules in a small cup, stir for 5 seconds, and swallow the entire mixture immediately. To make sure you get the full dose, rinse the cup once or twice with apple juice, mix in the remaining granules and swallow the juice.
Pantropazole Dosage
For oral dosage forms (extended-release tablets or suspensions):
For erosive esophagitis:
- Adults – 40 milligrams (mg) once daily for up to 8 weeks. Your doctor may want you to take pantoprazole for more than 8 weeks for certain medical conditions.
- Children 5 years and older weighing 40 kg and over – 40 mg once daily for up to 8 weeks.
- Children 5 years and older and weighing 15-39 kg – 20 mg once daily for up to 8 weeks.
- Children under 5 years of age – use and dosage should be determined by a physician.
Pantropazole Side Effects
If you have serious side effects, such as symptoms of low blood magnesium (muscle cramps, irregular heartbeat, seizures, etc.), signs of lupus (rash on nose and cheeks, new or worsening joint pain, etc.), immediately Please consult your doctor.
This drug rarely causes severe bowel disease due to a bacterium called C. difficile. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after stopping treatment. Call your doctor right away if you have diarrhea that does not go away, pain/cramps in your abdomen or stomach, or blood/mucus in your stool.
Pantropazole Storage
Store vials of Pantoprazole Sodium for Injection at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). Protect from light. Reconstituted products should not be frozen.
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