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Wopan is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. The alternative uses of Wopan have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Wopan. 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.
While these are the most often observed Wopan side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Wopan 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.
It is also important to note that Wopan has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Wopan related warnings talks about Wopan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Wopan contraindications section.
Additionally, Wopan may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Wopan is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Wopan 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 Wopan safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Wopan without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Wopan safe during breastfeeding?
Wopan may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Wopan, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Wopan.
What is the effect of Wopan on the Kidneys?
Wopan is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Wopan on the Liver?
Side effects of Wopan rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Wopan on the Heart?
Wopan is completely safe for the heart.
Wopan 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 Wopan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Wopan habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Wopan has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Wopan, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Wopan can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Wopan is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Wopan for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Wopan
It is safe to take Wopan with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Wopan
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Wopan as it can have severe side effects.
Rarely Wopan causes weight gain or loss. However, If you feel your weight is fluctuating after taking this medicine then inform the doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
Wopan is a brand name of pantoprazole. It is a prescription medicine that belongs to the class of drug called proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is mainly used for the short-term treatment of peptic ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GRED), Zollinger Ellison syndrome and other acidity related stomach problems. It is also used for the treatment of duodenal ulcer and heartburn.
Yes, Wopan 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.
Wopan 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.
Wopan 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
5 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