Protonix® | |
Brand Name: | Protonix |
Active Ingredient: | pantoprazole |
Strength(s): | 20mg,
40 mg, and 40mg/vial
|
Dosage Form(s): | Delayed-release tablet and Intravenous Injection |
Company Name: | Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories |
Availability: | Prescription only |
*Date Approved by FDA: | February 2, 2000 |
*Approval by FDA does not mean that the drug is available for consumers at this time. |
What
is Protonix used for? Protonix is used
for: §
the short-term
(up to 8 weeks) healing of a gradual breakdown (erosion) or sore
(ulceration) in the esophagus which may be caused by the backward flow of
gastric acid from the stomach into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux
disease or GERD). For people who have not healed after 8 weeks of
treatment, an additional 8 week course of Protonix may be considered. §
the maintenance of healing or erosive or ulcerative esophagitis GERD.
§
the long-term treatment of medical conditions that result in the body
secreting too much acid, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
General Information about Protonix: Protonix does not
work for everyone. Improvement
in your symptoms does not prevent you from having other stomach-related
medical conditions. What should I tell my doctor or health care provider? Review all
medications that you are taking with your doctor or health care provider,
including those that you take without a prescription.
Because Protonix lowers the level of acid in your stomach, Protonix
may interfere with the absorption of drugs such as ketoconazole,
ampicillin, and iron salts. Tell your doctor
or health care provider if you are trying to become pregnant, are already
pregnant, or are breast-feeding. What are some possible side effects of Protonix? (This
is not a complete list of side effects reported with Protonix. Your
health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side
effects.) Protonix is
generally well tolerated. The
most common side effect is headache. Your
health care provider can discuss with you a complete list of possible side
effects. For more detailed
information about Protonix, ask your health care provider. Posted: 4/21/00 |