Pantoprazole Medication Template (2024)

FAQs

What are the different forms of pantoprazole? ›

Pantoprazole oral tablet is available as both a generic and a brand-name drug. Brand name: Protonix. Pantoprazole comes in three forms: a delayed-release oral tablet, a delayed-release oral liquid suspension, and an intravenous (IV) form that's injected into a vein by a healthcare professional.

For the treatment of conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, pantoprazole is usually taken twice a day. The delayed-release tablets are usually taken with or without food, and the granules are usually taken 30 minutes before a meal. Take pantoprazole at around the same time(s) every day.

Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Pantoprazole Tablets. Pantoprazole treats conditions that cause too much stomach acid, like heartburn, stomach ulcers and reflux disease. It reduces the amount of acid in your stomach. The brand name for pantoprazole is Protonix®.

A: Pan 40 and Pantop 40 contain the same active ingredient, Pantoprazole. They are different brand names for the same medication, used to reduce stomach acid production for conditions like GERD and gastric ulcers.

Pantoprazole treats indigestion and heartburn by reducing acid in your stomach. It is also used to treat stomach ulcers and a rare illness called Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. You need a prescription for full strength pantoprazole. A low strength version is available at pharmacies.

Pantoprazole (Protonix) isn't available over-the-counter (OTC). Omeprazole (Prilosec) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). Over-the-counter (OTC) omeprazole (Prilosec) can ease heartburn, while the prescription version can treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving too much stomach acid.

Are Protonix and Nexium the same? Protonix and Nexium are two PPI medications that can treat GERD, hypersecretory conditions, and peptic ulcers. However, they contain different active ingredients and come in different formulations. Protonix contains pantoprazole and Nexium contains esomeprazole.

People without insurance, or cash-paying customers, pay an average price for Pantoprazole Sodium of $176.45 for 30, 40MG Tablet Delayed Release.

Pantoprazole is supplied as a delayed-release tablet or liquid suspension. It can also be administered as an intravenous (IV) injection at a hospital or clinic. Omeprazole, also known by its brand name, Prilosec, can be purchased with a prescription or over the counter (OTC).

What are the off label uses for pantoprazole? ›

Pantoprazole also has various off-label uses, including eradicating Helicobacter pylori bacteria and preventing peptic ulcer re-bleeding and/or NSAID-induced ulcers.

Although all PPIs heal oesophageal lesions and provide symptomatic relief, breakthrough symptoms may occur as acidity levels rebound. Pantoprazole magnesium (pantoprazole-Mg) has a longer elimination half-life than pantoprazole sodium (pantoprazole-Na), resulting in prolonged drug exposure.

PPIs are considered the better option if you have chronic (long-lasting) issues with stomach acid production.

Some omeprazole is available OTC to treat frequent heartburn in adults, while pantoprazole is prescription-only. Healthcare providers commonly prescribe omeprazole for infants and younger children, while pantoprazole is used for older children and adults. Omeprazole also has more drug interactions than pantoprazole.