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Generic name: Pantoprazole - injectable
Brand name: Protonix IV

Description
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.