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Brand Name : Protonix Tablets
Generic Name : Pantoprazole

Overview (Source: MedicineNet)
Pantoprazole is in a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPI) which block the production of acid by the stomach. Other drugs in the same class include lansoprazole (Prevacid), omeprazole (Prilosec) and rabeprazole (Aciphex). Proton pump inhibitors are used for the treatment of conditions such as ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome that are caused by stomach acid. Pantoprazole, like other proton-pump inhibitors , blocks the enzyme in the wall of the stomach that produces acid. By blocking the enzyme, the production of acid is decreased, and this allows the stomach and esophagus to heal. ...
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Precautions (Source: MedLinePlus)
Before taking pantoprazole, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to pantoprazole or any other medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: ampicillin (Omnipen, Polycillin, Totacillin); ketoconazole (Nizoral); and vitamins containing iron. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking pantoprazole, call your doctor. ...
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Side Effects (Source: MedLinePlus)
Pantoprazole may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: diarrhea; headache; stomach pain; gas or bloating. Pantoprazole may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. ...
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Further Reading on pantoprazole
  • Vitamin B12 ( WebMD )
    A vitamin B12 blood test measures the amount of vitamin B12 in the body . The body needs this B ...Glucophage), colchicine, omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), pantoprazole ( Protonix ),
  • Esophagus Tests ( WebMD )
    Esophagus tests measure muscle pressure and movement , coordination , and strength of the esophagus , a ...proton pump inhibitors lansoprazole (Prevacid), omeprazole (Prilosec), pantoprazole ( Protonix ),
  • pantoprazole Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - ( RXList )

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