Active Ingredient	Pantoprazole Sodium Sesquihydrate
Manufacturer	Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.
Origin	New Zealand
Other Names	N/A
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What is Pantoprazole (Pantoprazole Sodium Sesquihydrate) used for?

Pantoprazole (Pantoprazole Sodium Sesquihydrate) is prescribed as a treatment for certain problems affecting the stomach and esophagus. It may also be used to help treat or prevent ulcers. Conditions it is used to treat include erosive esophagitis, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (a condition in which too much acid is produced by the stomach), gastroesophageal reflux disease and other related conditions. This drug belongs to a class of medications known as proton-pump inhibitors, which work by reducing the amount of acid that the stomach produces.

How should I use Pantoprazole (Pantoprazole Sodium Sesquihydrate)?

If you have been prescribed Pantoprazole (Pantoprazole Sodium Sesquihydrate) by your physician, make sure that you fully understand the instructions provided to you by your physician. Only take the amount prescribed to you. You may be told by your physician to take it 1 to 2 times per day. This medication may be taken with or without food.

What are the side effects of Pantoprazole (Pantoprazole Sodium Sesquihydrate)?

Some side effects which may occur as a result of taking Pantoprazole (Pantoprazole Sodium Sesquihydrate) include:

• Vomiting, nausea or diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Changes in weight
• Joint pain
• Insomnia

If you experience seizures, muscle spasms, extreme fatigue or any other serious side effects, you should immediately consult your physician.

Please Note

This drug increases the risk of a condition known as Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea.

Patients should be aware that there may be an increased risk of bone fractures while taking this medication.

Strictly follow all instructions provided to you by your physician or pharmacist while using Pantoprazole (Pantoprazole Sodium Sesquihydrate). Optimum and safe dosage can differ based on the patient and the condition being treated.

As this medication may be unsafe for certain patients, it is essential you always inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as if you have any allergies, other illnesses, or ongoing health conditions, and if you are taking any other form of medication, supplements, or herbal products.

Immediately seek emergency medical care if you have any allergic or hypersensitive reaction. Common signs of a reaction include hives, swelling, skin rashes, chest pains, as well as trouble breathing or swallowing.