Generic for Protonix for Ulcer, Gastroesophageal reflux disease - Drug Information

Generic Name - Pantoprazole

Category - Proton pump inhibitor

Indications

Ulcer, Gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Generic Protonix is indicated to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis or Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Protonix works by blocking acid production in the stomach. It reduces symptoms and prevents injury to the esophagus or stomach in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease or ulcers.

Generic for Protonix Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Protonix is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Protonix should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Liver disease

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Protonix. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Ampicillin
Delavirdine
Iron salts
Itraconazole
Ketoconazole

Generic for Protonix Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericProtonix
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Protonix for overproduction of Stomach Acid is 40 milligrams twice a day. The doctor may increase the dose if necessary. Doses as high as 240 milligrams per day have been used. Treatment may continue for years.

Generic for Protonix Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Protonix side Effects include fever or sore throat, redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth, skin rash, itching and unusual bleeding or bruising.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Protonix.

Generic for Protonix and Pregnancy

Use in pregnant women has not been adequately evaluated, do not use Generic Protonix

Generic for Protonix and Breastfeeding

If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor and discuss the risks to your baby.

Generic for Protonix and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Protonix in pediatric patients have not been established. Therefore, its use in pediatric patients is not recommended.

Generic for Protonix and Geriatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Protonix in geriatric patients have not been established.

Note

he above information about Generic Protonix serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.