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Pentalink Infusion is a prescription drug, available for use as Infusion. It is primarily used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. The alternative uses of Pentalink Infusion have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Pentalink Infusion depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Pentalink Infusion can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Pentalink Infusion go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Pentalink Infusion is Safe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Pentalink Infusion related warnings talks about Pentalink Infusion's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Pentalink Infusion contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Pentalink Infusion may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pentalink Infusion is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Pentalink Infusion is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pentalink Infusion is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Pentalink Infusion safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Pentalink safely.
Is the use of Pentalink Infusion safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Pentalink. Immediately discontinue Pentalink if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Pentalink Infusion on the Kidneys?
Using Pentalink does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Pentalink Infusion on the Liver?
Side effects of Pentalink rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Pentalink Infusion on the Heart?
Pentalink is not harmful for the heart.
Pentalink Infusion should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pentalink Infusion unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pentalink Infusion habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Pentalink Infusion.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Pentalink Infusion as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Pentalink Infusion is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Pentalink Infusion for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pentalink Infusion
Taking Pentalink Infusion with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pentalink Infusion
Consumption of alcohol and Pentalink Infusion together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Pentalink helps in the preventing and healing the ulcer. It is one of the main uses of this drug. However, your doctor may also suggest other medicines to heal stomach ulcers completely.
Take Pentalink as long as your doctor has recommended you to take it. Do not exceed the prescribed dose. Consult your doctor if there is no symptomatic relief.
Pentalink is not an antacid. It is proton pump inhibitor which reduce the excess acid in the stomach.
Discontinuation of Pentalink on your own can cause rebound effects. So, it advisable to take this drug as directed by the doctor and do not discontinue medicine on your own.
This is because long-term use of Pentalink can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acids which are required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking [medicine] for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Protonix (pantoprazole sodium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 653
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 984-986
