Pantoprazole (Systemic)
Brand Names : Protonix, Pantoloc
Category- Gastric acid pump inhibitor
- antiulcer agent
DescriptionPantoprazole (pan-TOE-pra-zole) is used to treat certain conditions in
which there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used to treat duodenal
and gastric ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition
in which the acid in the stomach washes back up into the esophagus.
Pantoprazole works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Oral
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Delayed-release tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Parenteral
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Injection (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
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In Canada -
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