Pantoprazole forbids the formation of acid in the stomach. It decreases symptoms and prevents injury to the stomach in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or ulcers. Pantoprazole is also useful in conditions that produce too much stomach acid. Generic pantoprazole injection is still not available.

Uses

Pantoprazole is used to cure stomach related disorders.
It is also used to decrease the rate of acid formation in stomach.
This drug is applicable to various disorders related to digestive system.

Dosage Pantoprazole injection is for infusion into vein. It should be given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. Pantoprazole injection is a proton pump inhibitor used to treat acid-related stomach problems in people who cannot tolerate the oral form of this medication.

Safety tips

Tell your doctor if you have allergy to this drug or any other chemical.
This medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.
This medicine should be used with caution during pregnancy, and only if the expected benefit to the mother is greater than the possible risk to the foetus.
Seek medical advice from your doctor.

Common side effects

Some of the common side effects which occurs due to this drug are:

Headache
Rash
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Nausea and vomiting
Itching (pruritis)
fever or sore throat
Redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
Skin rash, itching
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Yellowing of the eyes or skin
Dry skin
Nausea/vomiting
Stomach pain or gas
Tiredness

Disclaimer:The above information is for general understanding of the visitor. Please consult a registered medical practitioner before taking the aforesaid medicine.