Pantoprazole Pellets

Pantoprazole Pellets

Pantoprazole is a member of the drug class Proton pump inhibitor, which decreases the production of acid in your stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach ulcers, Zollinger Ellison syndrome (excessive acid production due to tumor of the pancreas), duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, and Ulcers associated with Crohn’s Disease.

Pantoprazole suppresses stomach acid by inhibiting the activity of an enzyme (H+/K+ ATPase or gastric proton pump). It is present within the stomach lining cells and works to release gastric acid secretion, injuring the stomach and food pipe lining tissues and duodenum. Pantoprazole prevents the release of stomach acid and provides relief against food pipe lining inflammation (esophagitis), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or heartburn.

Benefits:

• Pantoprazole is effective for healing erosive esophagitis, symptomatic relief of gastroesophageal reflux disease, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, and Crohn’s Disease-associated Ulcers.
• Pantoprazole acts by inhibiting the proton pump gate (which releases stomach acid) irreversibly.
• It can be administered to all age groups, including special populations such as the elderly, pregnant women, lactating women, and patients with kidney and liver disease.

Uses:

Pantoprazole is indicated in the therapy of heartburn, acidity, gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and peptic ulcer illness. It exerts its effects by decreasing stomach acid content consequently alleviating indigestion as well as acid-related heartburn.

Directions to use:

• Use these pellets after the consultation with your medical expert.
• Carefully read all the directions before using this drug.
• Administer this medication 30 minutes before eating.
• Do not chew and break these pellets.
• Swallow this with a whole glass of water.

Storage:

Store these pellets in a dry and cool place. Store this medicine out of children’s and pet’s reach. Don’t keep this medicine from direct sunlight.

Dosage:

Take this medicine in a proper dose and at the proper time as suggested by your healthcare professional. Do not exceed the dose of this medicine because it may cause worse effects. To take more benefit of this medicine take this at the same time daily.

Side Effects:

• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Flatulence
• Dizziness
• Arthralgia

Precautions:

• Take Pantoprazole 1 hour before a meal, ideally morning.
• It’s a well-tolerated drug and gives quick relief for an extended period.
• If you experience continuing watery diarrhea, fever, or stomach cramps, talk to your doctor.
• If after taking it for 14 days you don’t feel better, you might have some other ailment that you need to go see your doctor for.
• Long-term treatment with Pantoprazole can lead to osteoporosis and mineral deficiency like magnesium. Maintain proper dietary levels of calcium and magnesium or supplements as advised by your physician.
• Do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q. Is Pantoprazole safe?

Yes, Pantoprazole is quite safe. The majority of the individuals who take Pantoprazole do not experience a side effect. It is recommended to be taken according to the doctor’s instructions to achieve the maximum benefit.

Q. Can I take Pantoprazole for the long term?

Pantoprazole is typically prescribed for the short term only. But if required, for example, for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES), Pantoprazole can be prescribed for a long-term period as well. Long-term use can have a higher risk for side effects and needs to be discussed with the physician. Use Pantoprazole as directed by your physician and under their guidance.

Q. When should I take Pantoprazole?

Most often, Pantoprazole is taken once a day in the morning. If you are prescribed to take Pantoprazole twice a day, take 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening. Take the tablets whole (do not chew or crush them) with at least 1 hour of a meal and a small amount of water.