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Pantomed is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. Pantomed 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 Pantomed. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Pantomed as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Pantomed are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Pantomed's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Pantomed related warnings talks about Pantomed's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Pantomed contraindications section.
Additionally, Pantomed may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Pantomed, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Pantomed 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 Pantomed is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Pantomed safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Pantomed safely.
Is the use of Pantomed safe during breastfeeding?
Pantomed may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Pantomed, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Pantomed.
What is the effect of Pantomed on the Kidneys?
Pantomed is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Pantomed on the Liver?
Side effects of Pantomed rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Pantomed on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Pantomed for the heart.
Pantomed 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 Pantomed unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pantomed habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Pantomed.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Pantomed. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Pantomed does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Pantomed is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pantomed
Taking Pantomed with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pantomed
Consumption of alcohol and Pantomed together may have severe effects on your health.
Pantomed works by blocking the action of the enzyme in the wall of a stomach which is responsible for acid production in the stomach. By blocking the enzyme, the production of acid is decreased, and this helps to relieve the stomach from acidity, heartburn, GERD, stomach ulcer and other acidity related stomach problem.
Pantomed is not an antacid. It is proton pump inhibitor which reduce the excess acid in the stomach.
Pantomed is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Pantomed can cause diarrhea. However, diarrhea could be a sign of a contracted infection too. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine, inform the doctor light away without further delay.
Discontinuation of Pantomed 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 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
