Information About Generic Protonix (Pantoprazole)

What is Generic Protonix (Pantoprazole)

Working of Generic Protonix (Pantoprazole)

Generic Protonix (Pantoprazole) Dosage or Administration

Precautions for Taking Generic Protonix (Pantoprazole)

Interaction of Generic Protonix (Pantoprazole) with Other Drugs

Side effects of Generic Protonix (Pantoprazole)

Pantoprazole is generic equivalent of Protonix, it is used for (no more than 8 wk) treatment in the healing and symptomatic relief of erosive esophagitis associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); long-term treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome; maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis.

What is Generic Protonix (Pantoprazole)

Generic Protonix belong to calss GI. Generic Protonix Suppresses gastric acid secretion by blocking “acid (proton) pump” within gastric parietal cells.

Generic Protonix (Pantoprazole) Dosage or Administration

Maintenance of Healing of Erosive Esophagitis

Adults: PO 40 mg/day.

Treatment of Erosive Esophagitis

Adults: PO 40 mg/day for up to 8 wk; an additional 8-wk course of treatment may be considered in patients who have not healed after 8 wk. Adults: IV 40 mg/day for 7 to 10 days.

Pathological Hypersecretion Associated with Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Adults: IV 80 mg q 12 hr; based upon individual patient needs, the dose may be increased to 80 mg q 8 hr.

Precautions for Taking Generic Protonix (Pantoprazole)

Pregnancy: Category B. Lactation: Undetermined. Children: Safety and efficacy not established.

Interaction of Generic Protonix (Pantoprazole) with Other Drugs

Side effects of Generic Protonix (Pantoprazole)

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