Using Protonics (Pantoprazole)
Use of Protonics (Pantoprazole)
Take Protonics (Pantoprazole) tablets immediately before a meal, preferably in the morning. Protonics (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 Protonics (Pantoprazole) begins to relieve stomach pain. To help relieve this pain, antacids may be taken with Protonics (Pantoprazole), unless your doctor has told you not to use them.
Take Protonics (Pantoprazole) 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 Protonics (Pantoprazole).
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In deciding to use Protonics (Pantoprazole), 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 Protonics (Pantoprazole), the following should
be considered:
Allergies—Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or
allergic reaction to Protonics (Pantoprazole). Also tell your health care
professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods,
preservatives, or dyes.
Pregnancy— Protonics (Pantoprazole) has not been studied in pregnant
women. However, studies in animals have shown that Protonics (Pantoprazole)
causes problems. Before taking Protonics (Pantoprazole), make sure your doctor
knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.
Breast-feeding—It is not known whether Protonics (Pantoprazole) passes
into human breast milk. Since Protonics (Pantoprazole) 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 Protonics (Pantoprazole) with your doctor.
Children— Studies on Protonics (Pantoprazole) have been done only in
adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing the use
of Protonics (Pantoprazole) in children with use in other age groups.
Older adults—Protonics (Pantoprazole) 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 Protonics (Pantoprazole). Make sure you tell your doctor
if you have any other medical problems, especially:
Liver disease —This condition may cause Protonics (Pantoprazole) to
build up in the body
Dose of Protonics (Pantoprazole)
The dose of Protonics (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 Protonics (Pantoprazole). If
your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you
to do so.
For oral dosage form (delayed-release tablets):
To treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD):
Adults—40 milligrams (mg) once a day, preferably in the morning
for up to eight weeks. Your doctor may advise you to continue taking Protonics
(Pantoprazole) for an additional eight weeks if your condition does not
improve after the first eight weeks.
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
To treat gastric ulcers:
Adults—40 mg once a day, preferably in the morning for four weeks.
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
To treat duodenal ulcers:
Adults—40 mg once a day, preferably in the morning for two weeks.
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
For injection dosage form:
To treat GERD:
Adults—40 mg injected into a vein once a day for seven to ten days.
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Missed dose—
If you miss a dose of Protonics (Pantoprazole), 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.
Missed Dose of Protonics (Pantoprazole)
If you miss a dose of Valtrex (Valacyclovir), 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 of Protonics (Pantoprazole)
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Store away from heat and direct light.
- Do not store Protonics (Pantoprazole) tablets in the bathroom, near the
kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the
medicine to break down.
- Do not keep outdated Protonics (Pantoprazole) or Protonics (Pantoprazole)
tablets that are no longer needed.
- Be sure that any discarded Protonics (Pantoprazole) is out of the reach
of children.
Precautions While Using Protonics (Pantoprazole)
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.
Side Effects of Protonics (Pantoprazole)
Along with its needed effects, Protonics (Pantoprazole) 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:
Less common or rare side effects of Protonics (Pantoprazole)
Abdominal or stomach pain; blistering, loosening, peeling, or redness
of skin; bull's eye-like rash on skin; changes in facial skin color; chest
pain; diarrhea ; difficulty in speaking; difficulty in urinating; discoloration,
itching, numbness, pain, or redness at place of injection; fast or irregular
breathing; increased frequency and volume of urination; infection; large,
hive-like swellings on eyelids, face, lips, mouth, and/or tongue; loosening
and/or stripping off of top layer of skin; loss of appetite; loss of vision
(sudden); nausea; painful urination; pain in joints or muscles; puffiness
or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes; shortness of breath, troubled
breathing, tightness in chest, and/or wheezing; skin rash, hives, and
itching; skin tenderness with burning; unusual tiredness or weakness;
unusual thirst; vomiting; yellow eyes or skin
Other side effects of Protonics (Pantoprazole)
may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects
may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to Protonics (Pantoprazole).
However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue
or are bothersome.
More common side effects of Protonics (Pantoprazole)
Headache
Less common or rare side effects of Protonics (Pantoprazole)
Aching, fullness, or tension in sinuses; anxiety; back pain; belching
; blurred vision; chills ; confusion; constipation ; cough; difficulty
in moving ; dizziness; drooling; feeling of constant movement of self
or surroundings; flatulence; hoarseness; indigestion; loss of energy or
strength ; migraine headache; muscle rigidness or stiffness; neck pain;
pain; rectal problems; ringing or buzzing in the ears; runny or stuffy
nose ; sensation of spinning; sneezing; sore throat; trouble in sleeping.
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Protonics and Somac are brand names of the medicine (Pantoprazole) ( pan-TOE-pra-zole). Protonics 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.
Protonics (Pantoprazole) works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach.
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