Pantoprazoleis a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux)
This medicine is available only with your
Learn about pantoprazole oral tablet's side effects, how it's taken, and more
Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used to treat erosive esophagitis, gastric acid hypersecretion, and to promote healing of tissue damage caused by
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Pantoprazole is also given as one part of a treatment to get rid of Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium found in the stomach, which can cause ulcers
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Pantoprazole, sold under the brand name Protonix, among others, is a proton pump inhibitor used for the treatment of stomach ulcers, short-term treatment of erosive esophagitis due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis, and pathological hypersecretory conditions including
Your doctor may want you to take pantoprazole for more than 8 weeks for certain conditions
Studies show that both drugs are effective in treating acid reflux and related conditions after 8 weeks of use
Similar to esomeprazole, an injectable form for hospital use is also available
It is used to treat erosive esophagitis or "heartburn" caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition where the acid in the stomach washes back up into the esophagus
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It is FDA-approved to treat GERD in adults and children aged 5 years and older
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Pantoprazole given once daily results in increasing inhibition of gastric acid secretion
Learn about its side effects and how to manage them
Pantoprazole sodium sesquihydrate is a white to off-white crystalline powder and is racemic
Pantoprazole therapy is associated with a low rate of transient and asymptomatic serum aminotransferase elevations and is a rare cause of clinically apparent liver injury
Maximum dose: 240 mg/day
It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes
Protonix (generic name pantoprazole) is a type of drug that’s called a proton pump inhibitor
It is available in brand and generic form