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What is Pantaprazole Sod given to an 87 year old female in a nursing home for?

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Is lansoprazole dr the same as pantoprazole sod?

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Pantoprazole (generic name for Protonix) is a proton pump inhibitor. It reduces the amount of acid being produced in the stomach which can prevent or alleviate the symptoms of acid reflux. Its effects are only temporary (about a day) until the medication is used up. For many people, the medication is taken on a daily basis.


How is pantoprazole superior to rabeprazole?

Rabeprazole is the only ppi which doesn't require cyp2c19 to metabolize in the body.so no drug interaction with other drugs which are taken with rabeprazole.but pantoprazole required same that why rabeprazole is superior compare to pantoprazole


Is there a generic for Pantoprazole?

Protonix is a brand equivalent for the generic drug pantoprazole sodium (pantoprazole SOD). Pantoprazole sodium is classified as a proton pump inhibitor, a class of drugs commonly used to suppress gastric acid secretion. The medication is proven effective for conditions such as the esophageal damage caused by acid reflux, which occurs in GERD, or for peptic ulcers that occur as a result of the overproduction of gastric acid in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.


Does Pantoprazole contain any THC?

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What is the genetic name for pantoprazole sod dr tabs 40mg?

That is the generic name! GENERIC NAME: pantoprazole BRAND NAME: Protonix Pantoprazole is in a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPI) which block the production of acid by the stomach. Proton pump inhibitors are used for the treatment of conditions such as ulcers, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome that are caused by stomach acid. Pantoprazole blocks enzymes in the wall of the stomach that produce acid. By blocking the enzyme, the production of acid is decreased, and this allows the stomach and esophagus to heal.


Does pantoprazole have gluten in its components?

Pantoprazole does not contain gluten in its components. It is a proton pump inhibitor used to treat acid-related conditions in the stomach, such as acid reflux and ulcers.