Pantoprazole 20mg (Pantoprazole Sodium Sesquihydrate)

Adult dose

1. Treatment of mild gastroesophageal reflux disease and related symptoms Administer pantoprazole 20 mg orally once daily before breakfast. Symptom relief generally occurs within 2 ∼ 4 weeks, and healing may be achieved with 4 weeks of treatment. If healing does not occur, an additional 4 weeks of treatment may achieve healing. 2. Long-term maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence of reflux esophagitis Administer pantoprazole 20 mg once daily before breakfast. If recurrence occurs, increase the daily pantoprazole dose to 40 mg, and after healing, reduce it again to 20 mg daily. 3. Prevention of gastroduodenal ulcers caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in patients requiring continuous treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Administer pantoprazole 20mg once daily. No dose adjustment is necessary in elderly patients or patients with renal impairment. Patients with hepatic impairment Do not exceed 20 mg of this drug once daily in patients with severe hepatic impairment.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For instance, it should not be used in patients who have hypersensitivity to this drug, its ingredients, or benzimidazoles, or have a history of such hypersensitivity. In such cases, serious allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis, angioedema, or bronchospasm may occur. It should also not be administered to patients taking certain medications such as atazanavir, nelfinavir, or rilpivirine, to women in early pregnancy or of childbearing potential, and to nursing women. This medication contains lactose, so it should not be given to patients with genetic conditions such as galactose intolerance or lactose deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. While taking this medication, various adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal disturbances, headache, fatigue, myalgia, skin rashes may occur, so if symptoms are severe or persistent, consult a healthcare professional immediately. Care must be taken as dangerous side effects such as severe liver damage, acute interstitial nephritis or anaphylactic shock may occur. Regular monitoring is necessary when taking this medication for a long time, especially liver function tests and magnesium level monitoring are important. This medication may inhibit gastric acid secretion, potentially increasing bacterial growth in the stomach, raising infection risk. It may also interact with certain medications, so if taking other medications, be sure to notify healthcare professionals. Caution is needed when combined with antiviral drugs, anticoagulants, immunosuppressants, etc. It is safest not to use this medication during the first three months of pregnancy, and it is also advisable not to use it while nursing. There is insufficient experience in children under 12 years old, so it is not recommended. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment should be provided according to symptoms, and this medication should be swallowed whole without chewing or crushing. Finally, it is important to store this medication out of the reach of children and not transfer it to another container to maintain safety and quality.

Anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, angioedema, bronchospasm, acute interstitial nephritis, hives, upper abdominal pain, constipation, bloating, diarrhea, gastric polyps, nausea, vomiting, belching, dry mouth, fatigue, weakness, lethargy, edema, fever, elevated liver enzymes, increased bilirubin, jaundice, arthralgia, myalgia, rhabdomyolysis, bone fracture, headache, dizziness, visual disturbances, altered taste, insomnia, sleep disorder, depression, hallucinations, confusion, disorientation, interstitial nephritis, pruritus, skin rash, angioedema, mucocutaneous syndrome, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, toxic epidermal necrolysis, photosensitivity, hyperglycemia, agranulocytosis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, pancytopenia, gynecomastia, hyperlipidemia, lipid increase, weight change, hyponatremia, hypomagnesemia, elevated CK, anxiety, lethargy, low back pain, bronchitis, chest pain, increased cough, dyspepsia, dyspnea, flu symptoms, gastroenteritis, gastrointestinal disorder, tension, infection, migraine, neck pain, pain, pharyngitis, rectal disorder, rhinitis, elevated AST, sinusitis, upper respiratory infection, increased urination, urinary tract infection, abscess, allergic reaction, chills, abscess, facial edema, general edema, heat sensation, hernia, abnormal clinical laboratory tests, malaise, moniliasis, tumor, nonspecific drug reaction, ECG abnormality, angina, arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, bleeding, hypertension, hypotension, myocardial infarction, myocardial ischemia, palpitations, retinal vascular disease, syncope, tachycardia, phlebitis, thrombosis, vasodilation, decreased appetite, aphthous stomatitis, colitis, duodenitis, dysphagia, enteritis, esophageal bleeding, esophagitis, gastric duodenal tumor, gastric duodenal bleeding, gastric duodenal moniliasis, gingivitis, halitosis, hematemesis, increased appetite, melena, oral ulcer, oral moniliasis, periodontal abscess, periodontitis, rectal bleeding, gastric ulcer, bowel movement abnormality, tongue discoloration, ulcerative colitis, diabetes, goiter, gallbladder pain, hyperbilirubinemia, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, jaundice, hepatitis, elevated ALP, anemia, petechiae, eosinophilia, iron deficiency anemia, leukocytosis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, dehydration, gout, thirst, weight gain, weight loss, arthritis, bone disease, joint disease, leg cramps, bursitis, tendinitis, Abnormal dream, confusion, seizures, dry mouth, speech impairment, hallucinations, hyperactivity, decreased libido, restlessness, neuralgia, neuritis, neurological disorder, paresthesia, decreased reflex response, sleep disorder, drowsiness, perceptual disturbances, tremors, asthma, epistaxis, hiccups, laryngitis, respiratory failure, altered voice, acne, alopecia, contact dermatitis, eczema, fungal dermatitis, bleeding, herpes simplex, shingles, lichen planus dermatitis, papular rash, skin disease, skin ulcer, sweating, amblyopia, cataract, hearing loss, diplopia, otalgia, paralysis, glaucoma, otitis externa, altered taste, tinnitus, albuminuria, balanitis, mastalgia, cystitis, menstrual irregularity, dysuria, epididymitis, hematuria, erectile dysfunction, nephrolithiasis, renal pain, enuresis, prostate disorder, pyelonephritis, scrotal edema, urethral pain, urethral disease, urological abnormalities, vaginitis, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, DRESS syndrome, microscopic colitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, cutaneous lupus erythematosus, gastric polyps

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light in. It is best to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Yellow oval tablet with enteric coating

Package unit

28 tablets/bottle