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Itopan is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. The alternative uses of Itopan have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Itopan 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Itopan as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Itopan normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Itopan has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Itopan has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Itopan related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Itopan contraindications section.
Additionally, Itopan may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Itopan is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Itopan is used to treat the following -
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 Itopan is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Itopan safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Itopan will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Itopan safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Itopan for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Itopan on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Itopan on kidneys.
What is the effect of Itopan on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Itopan on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Itopan on the Heart?
Side effects of Itopan on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Itopan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Itopan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Itopan habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Itopan.
Interaction between Food and Itopan
When consumed with certain foods, Itopan may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Itopan
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Itopan with alcohol will be.
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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
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 667-668
