Pantoprazole (Intravenous Route)

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Pantoprazole (Intravenous Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Protonix

Description

Pantoprazole is used to treat certain conditions in which there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which the acid in the stomach washes back up into the esophagus. This medicine may also be used to treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome or other conditions (such as cancer) in which the stomach produces too much acid .

Pantoprazole works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Powder for Solution
Before Using

DR601065

Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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