Pantoprazole : Before Using - Protonix, Pantoloc

Pantoprazole - Systemic

Brand Names

Protonix, Pantoloc Pantoprazole *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For pantoprazole, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to pantoprazole. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Pantoprazole has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in pets have shown that pantoprazole causes problems. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether pantoprazole passes into human breast milk. Since this drug has been shown to cause unwanted effects in pets, it may be necessary for you to take another drug or to stop breast-feeding during treat. Be sure you have discussed the chance and benefits of the drug with your family doctor.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing the use of pantoprazole in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

This drug has been tested and has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in adults people.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of pantoprazole. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Liver disease This condition may cause pantoprazole to build up in the body