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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Active ingredient: Pantoprazole
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Pantoprazole uses
pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor drug used for short-term treatment of erosion and ulceration of the esophagus caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Indication: Short-term (up to 16 weeks) treatment of erosive esophagitis.
pantoprazole is a substituted benzimidazole indicated for the short-term treatment (up to 16 weeks) in the healing and symptomatic relief of erosive esophagitis. pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that suppresses the final step in gastric acid production.
Pantoprazole available forms, composition, doses:
| Price | |
| Apo-Pantoprazole 40 mg Enteric-Coated Tablet | 1.27 USD |
| Co Pantoprazole 40 mg Enteric-Coated Tablet | 1.27 USD |
| Injectable; Injection; Pantoprazole 40 mg | |
| Injectable; Injection; Pantoprazole Sodium 40 mg | |
| Mylan-Pantoprazole 40 mg Enteric-Coated Tablet | 1.27 USD |
| Novo-Pantoprazole 40 mg Enteric-Coated Tablet | 1.27 USD |
| Pantoloc 40 mg Enteric-Coated Tablet | 2.28 USD |
| Pantoprazole Sodium 20 mg Enteric Coated Tabs | 4.26 USD |
| Pantoprazole Sodium 40 mg Enteric Coated Tabs | 4.26 USD |
| Pantoprazole sod dr 20 mg tablet | 3.93 USD |
| Pantoprazole sod dr 40 mg tablet | 3.93 USD |
| Phl-Pantoprazole 40 mg Enteric-Coated Tablet | 1.27 USD |
| Pms-Pantoprazole 40 mg Enteric-Coated Tablet | 1.27 USD |
| Protonix 20 mg tablet | 5.43 USD |
| Protonix 40 mg Enteric Coated Tabs | 5.43 USD |
| Protonix 40 mg tablet dr | 8.91 USD |
| Protonix dr 20 mg tablet | 5.22 USD |
| Protonix dr 40 mg tablet | 5.22 USD |
| Protonix iv 40 mg vial | 14.4 USD |
| Ran-Pantoprazole 40 mg Enteric-Coated Tablet | 1.27 USD |
| Ratio-Pantoprazole 40 mg Enteric-Coated Tablet | 1.27 USD |
| Sandoz Pantoprazole 40 mg Enteric-Coated Tablet | 1.27 USD |
| Tablets, Coated Particles; Oral; Pantoprazole Sodium 40 mg | |
| Tablets, Delayed Release; Oral; 20 mg | |
| Tablets, Delayed Release; Oral; 40 mg | |
| Tablets, Delayed Release; Oral; Pantoprazole Sodium 20 mg | |
| Tablets, Delayed Release; Oral; Pantoprazole Sodium 40 mg | |
| Tablets, Enteric Coated; Oral; Pantoprazole 20 mg | |
| Tablets, Enteric Coated; Oral; Pantoprazole 40 mg | |
| Tablets, Enteric Coated; Oral; Pantoprazole Sodium 20 mg | |
| Tablets, Enteric Coated; Oral; Pantoprazole Sodium 40 mg | |
| Tablets, Enteric Coated; Oral; Pantoprazole Sodium Sesquihydrate 20 mg | |
| Tablets, Enteric Coated; Oral; Pantoprazole Sodium Sesquihydrate 40 mg |
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References
- "pantoprazole". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "pantoprazole". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0021... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "pantoprazole: The NCI Development Therapeutics Program (DTP) provides services and resources to the academic and private-sector research communities worldwide to facilitate the discovery and development of new cancer therapeutic agents.". https://dtp.cancer.gov/dtpstandard/... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Pantoprazole?Depending on the reaction of the Pantoprazole after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Pantoprazole not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Pantoprazole addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Pantoprazole, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Pantoprazole consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
Visitor reported useful
No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported side effects
Did you get side effects while taking the Pantoprazole drug, or were there no side effects?According to the survey conducted by website sdrugs.com users, the below-mentioned percentages indicate the number of people experiencing the side effects and the number of people not experiencing the side effects when taking Pantoprazole medicine. Every drug produces minimal side effects, and they are negligible most times, when compared to the desired effect [use] of the medicine. Side effects depend on the dose you are taking, any drug interactions that happen when you are on other medications, if the patient is sensitive, and other associated conditions. If you cannot tolerate the side effects, consult your doctor immediately, so he can either adjust the dose or change the medication.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| It has side effects | 1 | 100.0% | |
One visitor reported price estimates
What is your opinion about drug cost? Did you feel the cost is apt, or did you feel it is expensive?The report given by the sdrugs.com website users shows the following figures about several people who felt the medicine Pantoprazole is expensive, and the medicine is not expensive. The results are mixed. The perception of the cost of the medicine to be expensive or not depends on the brand name of the medicine, country, and place where it is sold, and the affordability of the patient. You can choose a generic drug in the place of the branded drug to save the cost. The efficiency of the medicine will not vary if it is generic or a branded one.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Not expensive | 1 | 100.0% | |
Four visitors reported frequency of use
How often in a day do you take the medicine?Are you taking the Pantoprazole drug as prescribed by the doctor?
Few medications can be taken 3 times in a day more than prescribed when the doctor's advice mentions the medicine can be taken according to frequency or severity of symptoms. Most times, be very careful and clear about the number of times you are taking the medication. The report of sdrugs.com website users about the frequency of taking the drug Pantoprazole is mentioned below.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 times in a day | 2 | 50.0% | |
| Once in a day | 1 | 25.0% | |
| Twice in a day | 1 | 25.0% | |
Four visitors reported doses
What is the dose of Pantoprazole drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 11-50mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 11-50mg | 3 | 75.0% | |
| 101-200mg | 1 | 25.0% | |
Visitor reported time for results
No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported administration
The drugs are administered in various routes, like oral or injection form. They are administered before food or after food. How are you taking Pantoprazole drug, before food or after food?Click here to find out how other users of our website are taking it. For any doubts or queries on how and when the medicine is administered, contact your health care provider immediately.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| After food | 1 | 100.0% | |
Three visitors reported age
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| > 60 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| 46-60 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| 30-45 | 1 | 33.3% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology