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Top is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. Other than this, Top has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Top 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Top can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Top are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Top is Safe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Top related warnings talks about Top's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Top have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Top may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Top is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Top 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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Is the use of Top safe for pregnant women?
Top is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Top safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Top. Immediately discontinue Top 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 Top on the Kidneys?
Top does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Top on the Liver?
Top is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Top on the Heart?
Using Top does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Top 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 Top unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Top habit forming or addictive?
Top does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Top as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Top is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Top cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Top
You can take Top with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Top
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Top as it can have severe side effects.
Top 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.
Take Top 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.
This is because long-term use of Top 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.
Top 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, Top can be taken with sucralfate, take it at least 30 minutes before consuming sucralfate. If you experience any unwanted side effects after taking these two medicines at the same time then inform the doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
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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
