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Penstal is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. The alternative uses of Penstal have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Penstal depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Penstal as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Penstal go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Penstal is Safe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Penstal related warnings talks about Penstal's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Penstal have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Penstal have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Penstal is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Penstal 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 Penstal is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Penstal safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Penstal in pregnant women.
Is the use of Penstal safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Penstal. Immediately discontinue Penstal 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 Penstal on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Penstal on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Penstal on the Liver?
Penstal may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Penstal on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Penstal for the heart.
Penstal 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 Penstal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Penstal habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Penstal.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Penstal as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Penstal is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Penstal is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Penstal
You can take Penstal with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Penstal
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Penstal as it can have severe side effects.
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
