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Pangard is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Tablet. Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer are some of its major therapeutic uses. Pangard also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Pangard depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Pangard can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Pangard normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Pangard has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Pangard's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Pangard related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Pangard are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Pangard may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Pangard is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Pangard 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 Pangard safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Pangard without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Pangard safe during breastfeeding?
Pangard 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 Pangard on the Kidneys?
Pangard is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Pangard on the Liver?
Pangard is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Pangard on the Heart?
Using Pangard does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Pangard 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 Pangard unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pangard habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Pangard is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Pangard can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Pangard does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Pangard in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Pangard
It is safe to take Pangard with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pangard
Taking Pangard with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Pangard causes bloating. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience unpleasant effects after consuming this drug then inform to doctor right away without further delay.
Pangard 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.
Avoid taking Pangard 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.
Pangard should be taken 30 - 60 minute before taking any meal. Preferably it should be taken once a day in the morning before breakfast. However, some patient may require to take it twice a day, in this case, 1 tablet should be taken in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening before the meal as directed by the doctor. You are recommended to consult your doctor regarding the exact dosage regime of medicine and follow his/her instruction.
Pangard 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.
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)
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