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Panez is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. Panez also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Panez. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Panez can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Panez normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Panez's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Moderate while nursing. It is important to know if Panez has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Panez related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Panez are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Panez have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Panez, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Panez 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Panez is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Panez safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Panez safely.
Is the use of Panez safe during breastfeeding?
Panez can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Panez on the Kidneys?
Panez does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Panez on the Liver?
Panez has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Panez on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Panez for the heart.
Panez 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 Panez unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Panez habit forming or addictive?
Panez is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Panez you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Panez, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Panez is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Panez
Taking Panez with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Panez
Consumption of alcohol and Panez together may have severe effects on your health.
Avoid taking Panez with levothyroxine because it delays the absorption of levothyroxine and also effects the efficacy of levothyroxine. Please seek guidance from your doctor regarding taking these two medicines together.
Yes, Panez 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.
Yes, Panez is safe to use, if taken a prescribed amount and duration as advised by your doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as stomach upset, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, vomiting, and joint pain. If you experience any of the above- mentioned side effects after taking medicine then immediately consult your doctor follow his/her instruction.
This is because long-term use of Panez 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.
Panez is not an antacid. It is proton pump inhibitor which reduce the excess acid in the stomach.
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
