Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 25, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Protonix
- Protonix IV
Available Dosage Forms:
- Powder for Solution
Therapeutic Class: Gastric Acid Secretion Inhibitor
Pharmacologic Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor
Uses for pantoprazole
Pantoprazole injection is used to treat certain conditions in which there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used for short-term treatment (7 to 10 days) of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with a history of erosive esophagitis. GERD is a condition in which the acid in the stomach washes back up into the esophagus. Pantoprazole may also be used to treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome or other conditions (eg, cancer) in which the stomach produces too much acid.
Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach.
Pantoprazole is given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using pantoprazole
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For pantoprazole, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to pantoprazole or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of pantoprazole injection in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of pantoprazole injection in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more sensitive to the effects of pantoprazole than younger adults.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. W...
