RAZON 20MG 30 TAB

Pantoprazole 20 mg gastro-resistant tablets

What is pantoprazole used for?

Pantoprazole is a medication that belongs to a class of medications known as “proton pump inhibitors.” It is used for the short-term treatment of adult patients with signs and symptoms of reflux, such as regurgitation and heartburn.

Do not take pantoprazole:

If you are allergic to pantoprazole or any of the ingredients of this medicine. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you experienced.

If you are taking HIV protease inhibitors (medicines used to treat HIV), such as atazanavir and nelfinavir.

Warnings and Precautions:

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have an allergic reaction to this medicine or have ever had an allergic reaction to medicines similar to this medicine (proton pump inhibitors). Signs of an allergic reaction include shortness of breath, rash, swelling of the face or neck, low blood pressure and dizziness.

Be sure to tell your doctor if you have liver problems, jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and skin), anemia, bleeding in the stomach or intestines, unintended weight loss, difficulty swallowing, persistent vomiting or vomiting with blood and any other medical problem.

Be sure to tell your doctor if you have ever had a stomach ulcer (ulcer in your stomach) or had surgery on your stomach or intestines.

Consult your doctor if you are given continuous treatment for heartburn or indigestion symptoms for 4 weeks or more.

Be sure to tell your doctor if your symptoms are new or have recently changed and you are over 55 years old.

Be sure to follow up with your doctor regularly if you are over 55 and take over-the-counter heartburn medications almost every day.

Consult your doctor if you are going to have an endoscopy or urea breath test before starting the medication.

This medication may not provide immediate relief after taking it. It is expected to start working after 1 day of treatment and up to 7 days for complete relief.

Do not take this medicine to prevent stomach reflux.

Do not take any other heartburn medicine with this medicine, unless your doctor tells you to.

This medication may increase your risk of stomach or intestinal infections caused by bacteria. Be sure to tell your doctor if you develop gastrointestinal signs, such as severe or persistent diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.

This medication may increase your risk of developing subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE), a skin disorder that usually develops on sun-exposed parts of the body, such as the shoulders, upper back, neck, extensor arms, and upper trunk, and is characterized by a red, raised, scaly rash. Call your doctor right away if you develop any side effects such as a rash or joint pain. Your doctor may stop the medication if this happens.

This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests needed during neuroendocrine tumor screening (tumors that arise from hormones and the nervous system) so your doctor may recommend stopping this medication at least 5 days before the test if needed. Be sure to tell your doctor if you are going to have a specific laboratory test (Chromogranin A).

This medication is usually used for up to 4 weeks, unless your doctor recommends a longer period of time to take the medication.

This medicine may affect your ability to absorb vitamin B12 if used long term.

This medication may increase the risk of bone fractures if taken in high doses and for long periods (more than 1 year). The risk is higher in elderly patients, those who already have osteoporosis (low bone density), and those taking corticosteroids. Your doctor may recommend calcium and vitamin D supplements depending on your condition.

This medication may cause low magnesium levels if used for three months or longer. Signs of low magnesium levels include uncontrolled involuntary muscle movements, fatigue, confusion, seizures, abnormal heart rhythms, and dizziness. Be sure to contact your doctor if you experience any of these signs. Your doctor may recommend that you have your magnesium levels measured before starting this medication, especially if you are at higher risk for low magnesium levels (for example, long-term treatment with the medication or taking other medications with this medication that may worsen low magnesium levels in your blood). Low magnesium levels may also lead to low calcium or potassium levels in your blood

Be sure to tell your doctor if you do not feel better after two weeks of starting this medication.