Pantoprazole 40 Mg Pd 40 mg Gastro-resistant tablet.
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Short-term treatment of duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, reflux oesophagitis, and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.
Dosage (summary)
40 mg once daily for duodenal/gastric ulcers and reflux; 80 mg for Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Avoid in pregnancy; breastfeeding not recommended due to potential risk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Warfarin
- Atazanavir
- Methotrexate
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to pantoprazole
- Severe liver impairment
- Children
Common side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
Counselling Points
- Take before breakfast
- Monitor for gastrointestinal symptoms
- Report any unusual symptoms promptly
Serious warnings
- Risk of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea
- Potential for hypomagnesaemia
- Increased risk of bone fractures
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