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Protonix Drug Center
Medical Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Protonix (pantoprazole) is a medication in the proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) class used to treat esophagitis associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Protonix is supplied as delayed-release granules in packets for preparation of oral suspensions or as delayed-release tablets. Common side effects of Protonix include headache, diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain.
Long-term treatment with Protonix may make it harder for your body to absorb vitamin B-12, resulting in a deficiency of this vitamin. In long-term rodent studies, pantoprazole was carcinogenic and caused rare types of gastrointestinal tumors. The relevance of these findings to tumor development in humans is unknown. Animal studies showed no harm during pregnancy; however there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Pantoprazole and its metabolites are excreted in the milk of rats. Based on the potential for tumorigenicity shown for pantoprazole in rodent carcinogenicity studies, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug.
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Protonix Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
PROTONIX For Delayed-Release Oral Suspension and PROTONIX Delayed-Release Tablets are indicated for:
Short-Term Treatment of Erosive Esophagitis Associated With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
PROTONIX is indicated in adults and pediatric patients five years of age and older for the short-term treatment (up to 8 weeks) in the healing and symptomatic relief of erosive esophagitis. For those adult patients who have not healed after 8 weeks of treatment, an additional 8-week course of PROTONIX may be considered. Safety of treatment beyond 8 weeks in pediatric ...
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Protonix Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Less serious side effects are more likely to occur, such as:
- nausea, vomiting;
- gas, stomach pain;
- diarrhea; or
- headache.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Protonix Consumer Information: Uses
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
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