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• It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD; acid reflux).
• It is used to treat syndromes caused by lots of stomach acid.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.
• If you have an allergy to pantoprazole or any other part of this drug.
• If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your
doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing;
cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
• If you are taking any of these drugs: Atazanavir, nelfinavir, or rilpivirine.
• If you are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed.
This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this drug.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins)
and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this drug with all of your
drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your
doctor.
All products:
• Tell all of your health care providers that you take this drug. This includes your doctors, nurses,
pharmacists, and dentists.
• This drug may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take
this drug.
• This drug may affect how much of some other drugs are in your body. If you are taking other drugs, talk
with your doctor. You may need to have your blood work checked more closely while taking this drug with
your other drugs.
• Call your doctor if you have throat pain, chest pain, very bad belly pain, trouble swallowing, or signs of a
bleeding ulcer like black, tarry, or bloody stools, throwing up blood, or throw up that looks like coffee
grounds. These may be signs of a worse health problem.
• This drug may raise the chance of hip, spine, and wrist fractures in people with weak bones
(osteoporosis). The chance may be higher if you take this drug in high doses or for longer than a year, or
if you are older than 50 years old. Talk with your doctor.
•
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Pronunciation (pan TOE pra zole)
Brand Names: US Protonix
Brand Names: Canada Panto I.V.; Pantoloc; Tecta
What is this drug used for?
What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take this drug?
What are some things I need to know or do while I take this drug?
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Use care if you have risks for soft, brittle bones (osteoporosis). Some of these risks include drinking
alcohol, smoking, taking steroids, taking drugs to treat seizures, or having family members with
osteoporosis. Talk with your doctor about your risks of osteoporosis.
• Low magnesium levels have rarely happened in people taking drugs like this one for at least 3 months.
Most of the time, this has happened after 1 year of care. You will need to have your blood work checked
if you will be taking this drug for a long time or if you take certain other drugs like digoxin or water pills.
Talk with your doctor.
• Long-term treatment (for instance longer than 3 years) with drugs like this one has rarely caused low
vitamin B-12 levels. Talk with the doctor.
• Lupus has happened with this drug, as well as lupus that has gotten worse in people who already have
it. Tell your doctor if you have lupus. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of lupus like a rash on
the cheeks or other body parts, sunburn easy, muscle or joint pain, chest pain or shortness of breath, or
swelling in the arms or legs.
• This drug may cause harm to the unborn baby if you take it while you are pregnant. If you are pregnant
or you get pregnant while taking this drug, call your doctor right away.
Injection:
• You may need to take zinc while you take this drug. Talk with your doctor.
WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes
deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of
the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:
All products:
• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or
without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual
hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Signs of low magnesium levels like mood changes, muscle pain or weakness, muscle cramps or
spasms, seizures, shakiness, not hungry, very bad upset stomach or throwing up, or a heartbeat that
does not feel normal.
• Signs of kidney problems like unable to pass urine, change in how much urine is passed, blood in the
urine, or a big weight gain.
• Very bad dizziness or passing out.
• Very bad belly pain.
• Bone pain.
• Fever or chills.
• Sore throat.
• A big weight loss.
• This drug may raise the chance of a very bad form of diarrhea called Clostridium difficile (C diff)associated
diarrhea. Call your doctor right away if you have stomach pain or cramps, very loose or
watery stools, or bloody stools. Do not try to treat loose stools without first checking with your doctor.
• A very bad skin reaction (Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis) may happen. It can
cause very bad health problems that may not go away, and sometimes death. Get medical help right
away if you have signs like red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin (with or without fever); red or irritated
eyes; or sores in your mouth, throat, nose, or eyes.
Injection:
What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?
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• Irritation where the shot is given.
All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side
effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother
you or do not go away:
• Headache.
• Loose stools (diarrhea).
• Belly pain.
• Upset stomach or throwing up.
• Gas.
• Dizziness.
• Joint pain.
• Signs of a common cold.
These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your
doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to your national health agency.
Use this drug as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions
closely.
All oral products:
• Keep taking this drug as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you
feel well.
Tablets:
• Take with or without food.
• Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
• If you have trouble swallowing, talk with your doctor.
Granules:
• Take 30 minutes before a meal.
• Mix granules with 1 teaspoon of applesauce or 1 teaspoon (5 mL) of apple juice and drink it right away.
• Do not mix with any other foods or liquids.
• Do not chew or crush.
• Those who have feeding tubes may use this drug. Use as you have been told. Flush the feeding tube
after this drug is given.
Injection:
• This drug is given as a shot into a vein or into a vein nonstop for a period of time.
Tablets and granules:
• Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
What are some other side effects of this drug?
How is this drug best taken?
What do I do if I miss a dose?
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• Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
Injection:
• Call your doctor to find out what to do.
Tablets and granules:
• Store at room temperature.
• Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
Injection:
• If you need to store this drug at home, talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to store it.
All products:
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are
told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs.
There may be drug take-back programs in your area.
• If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your
doctor.
• Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or
vitamins.
• Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. If you have any questions about this drug,
please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away.
Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.
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How do I store and/or throw out this drug?
General drug facts
Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer: This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this
medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are
right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any
patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all
information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply
to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the
healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using
this medicine.
Last Reviewed Date
2018-01-09