SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Pantoprazole

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Pantoprazole

Pantoprazole has 75 Side Effects total
29 are Life Threatening
2 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Pantoprazole

USES:
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

Pantoprazole has 29 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Acquired Decrease of All Cells in the Blood - Pancytopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Acute Liver Failure - Acute Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Broken Bone - Fractures is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Difficulty Speaking - Dysarthria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Discolored Spots and Small Elevations of the Skin - Maculopapular Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Disease of the Optic Nerve - Optic Neuropathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Fats in the Blood - Hyperlipidemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Sugar - Hyperglycemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Inability to have an Erection - Erectile Dysfunction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Increased Eosinophils in the Blood - Eosinophilia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Sensitive to Light - Photophobia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Skin Rash with Sloughing - Exfoliative Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pantoprazole

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Pantoprazole has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Pantoprazole Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Pantoprazole Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Pantoprazole

Pantoprazole Drug-Drug Interactions

Pantoprazole has interactions of severe seriousness with 4 drug(s):

Pantoprazole has 1 severe interactions with Atazanavir. Click here to see them

Pantoprazole has 1 severe interactions with Nelfinavir. Click here to see them

Pantoprazole has 1 severe interactions with Reyataz. Click here to see them

Pantoprazole has 1 severe interactions with Viracept. Click here to see them

Pantoprazole has interactions of serious seriousness with 35 drug(s).

Pantoprazole has interactions of moderate seriousness with 13 drug(s).

Pantoprazole has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Pantoprazole has 4 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Pantoprazole.

Pantoprazole Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Contraindication Warnings

Fractures - Broken Bone is a contraindication of Pantoprazole.

Hypomagnesemia - Low Amount of Magnesium in the Blood is a contraindication of Pantoprazole.

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Pantoprazole.

Pernicious Anemia - Anemia caused by Vitamin B12 Deficiency-Pernicious Anemia is a contraindication of Pantoprazole.

Pantoprazole has 8 related brands and strengths:

Pantoprazole 20 Mg Tab, Delayed Release Pantoprazole 40 Mg Iv Solution Pantoprazole 40 Mg Oral Susp, Delayed Release Pantoprazole 40 Mg Tab, Delayed Release Protonix 20 Mg Tab Protonix 40 Mg Iv Solution Protonix 40 Mg Oral Susp Protonix 40 Mg Tab

Pantoprazole - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.