Digestive

This is a drug used in peptic ulcers or acid reflux. ie. Pantoprazole 40 mg .

Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). Proton pumps are enzymes found in the stomach lining that aid in the production of acid needed for digestion. Pantoprazole impairs the function of proton pumps. This decreases the quantity of acid produced by the stomach.

heartburn,,acid reflux,,peptic ulcer

Pantoprazole is a PPI ie proton pump inhibitors. It is used in acid reflux or gastiritis.

Diarrhea,,Flatulence,,Headache,,Nausea,,Stomach pain,,Vomiting,,Dizziness

Warning: Consult your doctor right away if you develop decreased urination,edema,lower back pain,nausea,fatigue,and rash or fever. These could be signs of a kidney problem.

Drug drug interaction: Pantoprazole 40 mg may interact with a blood thinner clopidogrel,warfarin,,antifungal: ketoconazole,itraconazole, Iron supplements, antibiotic: ampicillin, rifampicin,,heart medicine: digoxin and anti-cancer drug ie. methotrexate . Inform your doctor before taking this medicine.

Drug food interaction : If you take pantoprazole please avoid spicy and fatty foods .

Drug disease interaction : Pantoprazole may interact with disease liver disease, bone fractures,anaemia,low magnesium.

Pantoprazole should be taken one hour before a meal, preferably in the morning.Before taking this medicine, you need to confirm your doctor if you have liver problems.

Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or if you are a breastfeed mother.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from sunlight and moisture.

Swallow the tablets /capsule whole, do not crush or chew.,,Follow your doctor's instructions for adjusting your dose.