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Protonix (Pantoprazole) is in a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. It is used for short-term treatment of heartburn and injury of the food pipe (esophagus) caused by backward flow of acid from the stomach. It decreases the amount of acid made in the stomach.
Patients should be cautioned that PROTONIX Delayed- Release Tablets should not be split, crushed or chewed. The tablets should be swallowed whole, with or without food in the stomach.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Although side effects from pantoprazole are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- upset stomach
- headache
- diarrhea
- constipation
- stomach pain
- cough
- mild rash
- back, neck, or joint pain
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- chest pain
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- itching
- weakness
- rash or hives
- severe skin rash with swelling and peeling
- swollen face, lower legs, or ankles
- vision changes
- vomiting
- yellowing of skin or eyes
- fever
- confusion
- slow movements
- speech problems
- increased salivation
- difficulty maintaining balance
- ringing in the ears
- sinus or upper respiratory tract infection
Pantoprazole may cause hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). If you have any of the following symptoms of hyperglycemia, call your doctor immediately:
- thirst
- dry mouth
- tiredness
- flushing
- dry skin
- frequent urination
- lost of appetite
- trouble breathing
Common misspelling of protonix (Pantoprazole) - protonicks, protonics, pantoprozal, pantaprozal, pantoprozal, pantoprozol |
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