Pantoprazole
Description
Protonix ( Pantoprazole ) is used for the short-term treatment of erosive esophagitis, a severe form of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or heartburn. This medication decreases the amount of acid made in the stomach.
| Manufacturer: Zydus-Cadila |
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Average Delivery Time: 12 Days |
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Exp. Date: Approx. March 2009 |
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30 Tab(s) |
10mg |
$5.00 |
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30 Tab(s) |
20mg |
$7.00 |
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60 Tab(s) |
20mg |
$14.00 |
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90 Tab(s) |
20mg |
$21.00 |
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180 Tab(s) |
20mg |
$39.00 |
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360 Tab(s) |
20mg |
$78.00 |
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720 Tab(s) |
20mg |
$155.00 |
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30 Tab(s) |
40mg |
$11.00 |
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60 Tab(s) |
40mg |
$22.00 |
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90 Tab(s) |
40mg |
$33.00 |
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140 Tab(s) |
40mg |
$66.00 |
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360 Tab(s) |
40mg |
$109.00 |
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720 Tab(s) |
40mg |
$209.00 |
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Pantoprazole: An Introduction
Pantoprazole sodium -- pantoprazole for short -- is a prescription medication that is used to treat a number of conditions within the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. Pantoprazole is sold under the brand name Protonix®.
Who Manufactures Pantoprazole?
Pantoprazole is manufactured by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.
Uses of Pantoprazole
Pantoprazole is licensed to treat a number of conditions, which include:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Erosive esophagitis
Pathological hypersecretory diseases (such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome).
How Does Pantoprazole Work?
Pantoprazole is part of a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Pantoprazole works by decreasing the amount of acid in your stomach by blocking the acid production sites.
Effects of Pantoprazole
Pantoprazole reduces the amount of acid in your stomach, which helps heartburn and other GERD symptoms go away. A decrease in the amount of stomach acid will give the esophagus, the stomach, and the intestines time to heal.
Pantoprazole: When and How Do I Take It?
Some general considerations for when and how to take pantoprazole include the following:
Pantoprazole comes in tablet form. You can take pantoprazole with or without food.
Do not split, chew, or crush pantoprazole tablets.
Take pantoprazole at the same time each day. This will help to maintain an even level of pantoprazole in your system.
For Pantoprazole to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Pantoprazole will not work if you stop taking it.
Pantoprazole: Dosing
The dose of Pantoprazole medication recommended by your healthcare provider will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
The medical condition being treated
Other medical conditions you may have
Other medications you may be taking.
Do not adjust your dose unless specifically instructed by your healthcare provider to do so.
