Question 1

pantoprazole is used for treating which disease?

Accepted Answer

Increased acid: Pantoprazole (protonix) is a proton pump inhibitor (ppi) and is used to treat erosive esophagitis and other conditions involving excess stomach acid (acid reflux disease, heart burn, etc).

Question 2

what is protonix (pantoprazole) prescribed for?

Accepted Answer

Acid reflux: This is an inhibitor of the proton pump that produces stomach acid.  It is prescribed for acid reflux, stomach acidity, indigestion and as an adjunct for medications such as Ibuprofen which can cause excess acid and stomach upset as well as ulcerations and bleeding.

Question 3

can pantoprazole cause itching ?

Accepted Answer

Any drug can: Almost any drug can cause itching if you have become allergic to it even though allergy to pantoprazole is quite uncommon.  The only way to tell is to stop taking it and use another PPI in its place.

Question 4

what's pantoloc pantoprazole sodium?

Accepted Answer

Pantoprazole: Protonix (pantoprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor that inhibits gastric acid secretion, hence is used to treat gerd (gastro esophageal reflux disease) to reduce ulceration/erosion of the esophagus.
Protonix (pantoprazole) can be branded in different names, depending on the manufacturing co. One form is by nycomed co. In germany (pantoloc).

Question 5

is pantoprazole effective for gastritis?

Accepted Answer

Generally yes...: Pantoprazole (generic protonix) is a member of the class of agents known as "proton pump inhibitors" (ppi's).  Others in the class include: Prilosec (omeprazole), Prevacid (lansoprazole), aciphex, nexium, dexilant, (dexlansoprazole) zegerid.  All will block acid production in the stomach.  Protonix works if your gastritis is peptic (e.g. Acid-mediated) and not related to bile injury, caustic ingestion, infection.

Question 6

can i take amoxicillin with pantoprazole ?

Accepted Answer

No problem!: There is no problem with taking amoxicillin and pantoprazole together, unless you have an allergy to either medicine.

Question 7

can i take mobic and pantoprazole together?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you can take both together. Pantoprazole protects your stomach from Mobic's adverse effects. However, if you have a history of stomach ulcer or bad gastritis and you have been taking Pantoprazole, you should not take Mobic too long. If you need to take Mobic more than a week ask you doctor to switch Mobic to Celecoxib (Celebrex) which is relatively safe for patient with stomach problem.

Question 8

will protonix (pantoprazole) effect my diabetes?

Accepted Answer

No: It will have no effect on diabetes at all.

Question 9

does protonix (pantoprazole) show on a drug test?

Accepted Answer

Protonix (pantoprazole): This Proton pump inhibitor would not show on drug test.

Question 10

gastritis and protonix, (pantoprazole) what are these?

Accepted Answer

Hi,: Gastritis is inflammation of inside lining (mucosa) of stomach. It could be from any reason - high acid production and disruption of mucosal defense barrier. Mostly from NSAIDS, steroid, alcohol, smoking or stress. Protonix (pantoprazole) is a prescription drug - PPI (proton pump inhibitor - which reduce acid secretion in stomach and helps to heal mucosal inflammation.

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