Pantotab Tablet (Pantoprazole 40mg)

Pantotab Tablet

Pantotab 40 MG Tablet is prescribed for the short-term treatment of erosive esophagitis associated with gastroesophageal diseases (GERD). It is also helpful in treating peptic ulcers, acid reflux and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

This proton-pump inhibitor reduces the amount of naturally occurring acid in the stomach. It helps by preventing oesophagus being damaged by the acids and treating peptic ulcers in the digestive system.

Pantotab 40 MG Tablet also helps in the treatment of stomach ulcers caused by the bacteria called Helicobacter pylori. It is important that you stick to the dosage prescribed by the doctor to avoid any serious side effects. When taking the tablet, make sure that you do not miss a dose.

Some of the side effects of this drug are joint pain, dizziness, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea and headache. Other serious side effects include anxiety, irregular heartbeat, severe diarrhoea, seizures, muscle spasms, tremors and lupus or kidney damage. If you experience any of it, consult a doctor immediately.

Pantotab 40 MG Tablet should be swallowed whole; not chewed, crushed, or split. Do not administer via a nasogastric or feeding tube. Assess other medications the patient may be taking where absorption may be altered by a change in gastric pH (itraconazole, ketoconazole, iron salts, ampicillin esters).

Treatment of Pantotab 40 MG Tablet overdose would include appropriate supportive treatment. No adverse events were seen with ingestions of 400 and 600 mg doses. Pantotab 40 MG Tablet is not removed by hemodialysis.

Take with or without food. Do not split, chew or crush tablet; take at a similar time every day; inform prescriber if you are or intend to be pregnant; discontinue breast-feeding prior to starting this medicine.

Symptomatic response does not preclude gastric malignancy; not indicated for maintenance therapy; safety and efficacy for use beyond 16 weeks have not been established; safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

Use

This medicine is used for the treatment of conditions like:

Erosive Esophagitis

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Helicobacter Pylori Infection

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Other Forms Of Ulcers

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Side Effects

This medication is known to cause fewer side effects like:

Headache

Nausea

Vomiting

Joint Pain

Diarrhoea

Dizziness

Skin Blistering

Light Headedness

Seizures

Anxiety

Chest Pain

Dosage

Are there any missed dose instructions?

In case you miss a dose, it is advised that you skip the dose and not try to compensate it. A double dose can lead to overdose.

Are there any overdose instructions?

In case of an overdose, consult your doctor for immediate help to avoid any serious effects.

Work

This medication belongs to the class of proton pump inhibitor drug and binds to H+/K+-exchanging ATPase in gastric parietal cells, resulting in blockage of acid secretion.