Pantonix 20mg Tablet

Uses of Pantonix 20

• Peptic Ulcer Diseases
• Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.

Side Effect of Pantonix 20

Pantonix 20 mg is well endured in both short-term and long-term treatment. 

• Migraine
• Loose bowels
• Stomach torment
• Tooting, hasty
• Sleeping disorder
• Hyperglycemia.

Quick Suggestions:

• It is recommended to use this medicine in the prescribed manner. However, anti-reflux medicines should preferably be taken in the morning on an empty stomach or with food for optimum effectiveness.
• You can make certain lifestyle modifications like preventing excess intake of foods that cause acidity, like carbonated drinks and oily/fried food, regular exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight.
• It is also advised to limit alcohol intake and quit smoking for better treatment of your acidity.
• It is advised to reduce stress and get good sleep each night.
• Inform your doctor if you are using this medicine as a continuous treatment of acidity for more than 4 weeks or if the symptoms are persistent even after taking the medicine.
• This medicine can hamper the actions of other medicines taken at the same time. Inform your doctor if you are using any other medicines.
• Consult your doctor if you experience effects like nausea, fullness, and bloating, especially after food intake, even after taking this medicine.

Indication

Pantonix 20 mg is used to treat conditions in which acid secretion suppression is beneficial.

• Peptic ulcer conditions
• GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug-induced ulcer (NSAIDs)
• Helicobacter pylori eradication (in combination with antibiotics)
• The syndrome of Zollinger-Ellison.

Pharmacology

Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that covalently binds to the H+/K+ATPase enzyme system at the surface of the gastric parietal cell, suppressing the final step in gastric acid generation. This impact inhibits both basal and induced stomach acid secretion, regardless of whether the stimulus is present for more than 24 hours.

How to use Pantonix 20

• Take Pantonix 20 exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
• Use the medicine exactly as directed.
• Use the lowest dose for the shortest amount of time needed to treat your condition.
• Pantonix 20 tablets are taken by mouth, with or without food. The oral granules should be taken 30 minutes before a meal.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Swallow it whole.

How does

pantonix 20 is a proton pump inhibitor. It reduces gastric acid secretion by blocking the actions of a protein membrane called H+K+Atpase (proton pump) across the stomach lining. As a result, it prevents the worsening of ulcers, heals the existing ulcers and esophageal lesions, and provides relief from the unpleasant symptoms of the GI tract (such as acidity, heartburn, and acid reflux).

Dosage & Administration of Pantonix 20

Oral:

• Benign gastric ulcer: 40 mg daily in the morning for four weeks, followed by another four weeks if not fully healed.
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease: 20-40 mg daily in the morning for 4 weeks, followed by another 4 weeks if not fully healed; maintenance dose is 20 mg daily, which may be increased to 40 mg daily if not fully healed.
• Duodenal ulcer: 40 mg daily in the morning for two weeks, followed by another two weeks if not completely healed.
• Pantoprazole is recommended at a dose of 40 mg twice daily in conjunction with antimicrobial agents as detailed below for duodenal ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori: For one week, take
• Amoxycillin 1 g and Clarithromycin 500 mg twice daily, or Clarithromycin 250 mg and Metronidazole 400 mg twice daily.
• Prophylaxis of NSAID-related gastric or duodenal ulcers: 20 mg daily for those who need long-term NSAID treatment.
• Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (ZES): Initially 80 mg once daily, adjusted based on response (elderly maximum 40 mg daily); daily doses above 80 mg divided into two doses.

Interaction

Taking Pantonix 20mg Tablet can increase the risk of experiencing digoxin-induced cardiotoxic effects. There is also an increased risk of hypomagnesemia when Pantonix 20mg Tablet is used in combination with diuretics. Additionally, it may increase the INR (International Normalized Ratio) and prothrombin time of warfarin, which can affect its effectiveness in blood thinning.

When taken concurrently, Pantonix 20mg Tablet may increase the serum concentration of methotrexate and saquinavir, leading to potentially adverse effects. The absorption and bioavailability of Pantonix 20mg Tablet can be delayed and reduced when taken with sucralfate.

Pantonix 20mg Tablet can also decrease the absorption of ketoconazole and itraconazole, affecting their effectiveness. It is important to note that the use of Pantonix 20mg Tablet may decrease serum levels and pharmacological effects of rilpivirine, atazanavir, and nelfinavir, which can be potentially fatal.

It is crucial to consult with your doctor or healthcare professional before taking Pantonix 20mg Tablet if you are already on medications such as digoxin, diuretics, warfarin, methotrexate, saquinavir, sucralfate, ketoconazole, itraconazole, rilpivirine, atazanavir, or nelfinavir. They can provide personalized guidance and adjust the dosages or suggest alternative treatments if necessary.

Contraindications

Pantonix 20 mg is not recommended for those who have a known hypersensitivity to any of the formulation's ingredients.

Pregnancy & Lactation

US FDA Pregnancy Category of Pantoprazole is B. There are, be that as it may, no satisfactory and well-controlled ponders in pregnant ladies. Since creature propagation ponders are not continuously prescient of human reaction, this sedate ought to be utilized amid pregnancy as it were on the off chance that clearly required. Pantonix 20 mg has appeared to be excreted in the human brain. So, a choice ought to be made whether to cease nursing or to cease the sedate, taking into consideration the good thing about the sedate to the mother.

Precautions & Warnings

• Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use that come with your medication. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
  Even if your symptoms improve quickly, continue to take this medication for the full duration prescribed.
• Use the medication Pantonix 20mg as soon as possible, but skip the missed dose if your next dose is approaching. Do not take two doses at the same time.
• If your symptoms do not improve or worsen while taking this medication, contact your doctor.
• Pantoprazole has the potential to produce false results in certain medical tests. Inform the doctor or laboratory personnel that you are taking this medication.
• This medication may cause diarrhea, which could be an indication of a new infection. Call your doctor if you have watery or bloody diarrhea. Use anti-diarrhea medication only if directed by your doctor.
• Pantoprazole may also interfere with a drug-screening urine test, causing false results. Inform the laboratory personnel that you are taking this medication.

Storage Conditions

Keep away from light and moisture in a cool, dry location (below 30° C). Keep out of children's reach.