Pantoprazole: Frequently Asked Questions Answered
What is pantoprazole?
Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor useful in treating heartburn, acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and preventing stomach ulcers. Pantoprazole works by decreasing the amount of acid produced in the stomach and can be used in children above five years of age. Pantoprazole may interact with certain medications, so consult your doctor before taking it.
What are the uses of pantoprazole?
Swelling of the face, lips, and tongue, hives, rash, difficulty in breathing, severe stomach pain, bloody and watery stools, and joint pain are some side effects of Pantoprazole for which you need to seek medical help. Pantoprazole may also cause kidney problems, fever, nausea, loss of appetite, weight gain, dizziness, fast or irregular heart rate, tremors, and muscle cramps. Long-term medication use may cause stomach growths called polyps or a vitamin B-12 deficiency.