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Pantoprazole (pan-TOE-pra-zole) is used to treat certain conditions in which there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used to treat duodenal and gastric ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which the acid in the stomach washes back up into the esophagus.
Pantoprazole works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For pantoprazole, the following should be considered:
Allergies--Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to pantoprazole. Also tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
Pregnancy-- Pantoprazole has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in animals have shown that pantoprazole causes problems. Before taking this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.
Breast-feeding--It is not known whether pantoprazole passes in human breast milk. Since this medicine has been shown to cause unwanted effects in animals, it may be necessary for you to take another medicine or to stop breast-feeding during treatment. Be sure you have discussed the risks and benefits of the medicine with your doctor.
Children-- Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing the use of pantoprazole in children with use in other age groups.
Older adults--This medicine has been tested and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
Other medicines--Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.”
Other medical problems--The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of pantoprazole. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
Take pantoprazole tablets immediately before a meal, preferably in the morning. Pantoprazole tablets may be taken with food or on an empty stomach.
Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet.
It may take several days before this medicine begins to relieve stomach pain. To help relieve this pain, antacids may be taken with pantoprazole, unless your doctor has told you not to use them.
Take this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better . Also, keep your appointments with your doctor for check-ups so that your doctor will be better able to tell you when to stop taking this medicine.
Dosing--The dose of pantoprazole will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of pantoprazole. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
Missed dose--If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage--To store this medicine:
It is important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits. If your condition does not improve, or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor.
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Rare
Black, tarry stools, chest pain, chills, cough, fever, painful or difficult urination, shortness of breath, sore throat, sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or in mouth, swollen glands, unusual bleeding or bruising, unusual tiredness or weakness; blisters on skin, general feeling of discomfort or illness, red, thickened, or scaly skin, painful glands; skin rash; blood in urine, lower back pain, pain or burning while urinating; blurred vision; burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles" , or tingling feelings; depression; eye pain when looking at bright light, increased sensitivity of eyes to light; loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance, decreased interest in sexual intercourse, inability to have or keep an erection
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome.
Less Common
Diarrhea; Headache
Rare
Acne; acid or sour stomach, belching, heartburn, indigestion, stomach discomfort upset or pain; bloated full feeling, excess air or gas in stomach; constipation; continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in ears, hearing loss; dizziness or light-headedness, feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings, sensation of spinning; dry mouth, thirst; hair loss, thinning of hair; hives or welts, itching, redness of skin; increased or decreased appetite; loss of strength or energy, muscle pain or weakness, unusual weak feeling; nausea; nervousness; sleepiness or unusual drowsiness; sleeplessness, trouble sleeping, unable to sleep; tremor
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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