Pantoprazole injection
Pantoprazole injection
What is this medicine?
PANTOPRAZOLE (pan TOE pra zole) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), inflammation of the esophagus, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
How should I use this medicine?
This medicine is for infusion into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
bone, muscle or joint pain
breathing problems
chest pain or chest tightness
dark yellow or brown urine
dizziness
fast, irregular heartbeat
feeling faint or lightheaded
fever or sore throat
muscle spasm
palpitations
rash on cheeks or arms that gets worse in the sun
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
seizures
stomach polyps
tremors
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusually weak or tired
yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
constipation
diarrhea
dry mouth
headache
nausea
What may interact with this medicine?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
atazanavir
nelfinavir
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
ampicillin
delavirdine
erlotinib
iron salts
medicines for fungal infections like ketoconazole, itraconazole and voriconazole
methotrexate
mycophenolate mofetil
warfarin
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
Where should I keep my medicine?
This does not apply. You will not be given this medicine to store at home.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
liver disease
low levels of magnesium in the blood
lupus
an unusual or allergic reaction to omeprazole, lansoprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
It can take several days before your stomach pain gets better. Check with your doctor or health care professional if your condition does not start to get better, or if it gets worse.
You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine.
Updated:  
June 22, 2018