Pantoprazole 40 mg
It is used to manage:
PANTOP
40MG INJECTION contains Pantoprazole which belongs to the group of
medicines called Proton pump inhibitors. It is used to manage peptic
ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or reflux esophagitis and
its associated symptoms such as acidity, heartburn, acid reflux and
pain in swallowing.
Peptic ulcers are painful sores that develop
on the linings of the stomach, esophagus or intestines. It causes severe
stomach pain with sensation of flatulence, indigestion, vomiting and
fatigue.
GERD is a chronic digestive disease in which the acid
from the stomach frequently flows into the esophagus leading to
irritation of lining of food pipe. Symptoms include heartburn, chest
pain, nausea, sensation of lump in throat and stomach discomfort.
Reflux
esophagitis can be defined as the inflammation of the food pipe
accompanied with acid reflex. PANTOP 40MG INJECTION can also be used to
manage Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (tumors in pancreas causing the
stomach to secrete more acid) and other acid related diseases of the
gut.
During management with PANTOP 40MG INJECTION your doctor
will closely monitor your kidney functions, liver functions and blood
magnesium levels to avoid the risk of unwanted side effects.
Before
receiving PANTOP 40MG INJECTION inform your doctor if you have any
liver, kidney or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you
have weak bones or any previous history of bleeding in the gut.
Consult
your doctor before receiving PANTOP 40MG INJECTION if you are pregnant
or breastfeeding. The most common side effects of receiving PANTOP 40MG
INJECTION is pain and inflammation at the site of injection. Consult
your doctor if this side effect bothers you.
You must also inform
your doctor immediately if you experience severe tiredness with
abnormal muscle movements, dizziness, confusion, disorientation and
irregular heartbeat after receiving PANTOP 40MG INJECTION, as it could
be a sign of low magnesium levels in blood.