Ivacid Iv Lyophilised Powder For Injection. 40 mg. Powder for solution for injection.
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 IV once daily; max 7 days IV, then switch to oral.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- Atazanavir
- Nelfinavir
- Clopidogrel
- Methotrexate
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to pantoprazole
- Severe liver impairment
- Children under 18
Common side effects
- Injection site thrombophlebitis
- Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea
- Headache
- Dizziness
Counselling Points
- Report any decrease in urine volume
- Monitor for signs of renal function decline
- Avoid driving if experiencing dizziness
Serious warnings
- Gastric malignancy may be masked
- Risk of Clostridium difficile infection
- Acute interstitial nephritis
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