pantoprazole(Protonix)
Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Pronunciation
/pænˈtoʊprəzoʊl/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- pantoprazole
- Brand names
- Protonix
- Therapeutic class
- Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take 30 minutes before a meal for best effect.
- Swallow tablets whole.
- Long-term use may affect Mg, B12, bone health.
- Do not stop suddenly if used long-term; step-down.
- Reassess stress ulcer prophylaxis when no longer critically ill.
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