Review the side-effects of Pantoprazole as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous System- Headache, anxiety, weakness, dizziness, muscle tightness, migraine, sleeplessness, damage to the eye nerve, confusion, increased potassium level in blood, speech disorder, tinnitus, uneasiness, fatigue, vertigo.
Skin- Rash, severe allergic reactions (eg, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis).
Eye and ENT- Inflammation of pharynx, stuffy nose, blurred vision.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, pain, constipation, rarely inflammation of pancreas.
Genitourinary- Urinary frequency, urinary tract infection, kidney disease, creatinine increased.
Blood- Pancytopenia- decrease of all types of blood cells, including red and white blood cells as well as platelets.
Liver- Increased liver enzymes, liver cells damage leading to jaundice and liver failure.
Local- Injection-site reactions (including abscess, thrombophlebitis).
Metabolic- Increase in fat, sugar, cholesterol, weight changes, uric acid in the blood.
Musculoskeletal- Joint pain, back pain, neck pain.
Respiratory- Asthma, cough, difficulty in breathing, upper respiratory tract infection.
Miscellaneous- Chest pain, flu syndrome, infection, severe and life-threatening reaction.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous System- Headache, anxiety, weakness, dizziness, muscle tightness, migraine, sleeplessness, damage to the eye nerve, confusion, increased potassium level in blood, speech disorder, tinnitus, uneasiness, fatigue, vertigo.
Skin- Rash, severe allergic reactions (eg, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis).
Eye and ENT- Inflammation of pharynx, stuffy nose, blurred vision.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, pain, constipation, rarely inflammation of pancreas.
Genitourinary- Urinary frequency, urinary tract infection, kidney disease, creatinine increased.
Blood- Pancytopenia- decrease of all types of blood cells, including red and white blood cells as well as platelets.
Liver- Increased liver enzymes, liver cells damage leading to jaundice and liver failure.
Local- Injection-site reactions (including abscess, thrombophlebitis).
Metabolic- Increase in fat, sugar, cholesterol, weight changes, uric acid in the blood.
Musculoskeletal- Joint pain, back pain, neck pain.
Respiratory- Asthma, cough, difficulty in breathing, upper respiratory tract infection.
Miscellaneous- Chest pain, flu syndrome, infection, severe and life-threatening reaction.
Other Precautions :
It should be taken every day only when symptoms are present.Drug Name : Pantoprazole
Pantoprazole(Protonix) generic is a proton-pump inhibitor, prescribed for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, and erosive esophagitis. It decreases the amount of acid made in the stomach.Trade Names for Pantoprazole
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