Pantoprazole injection is used to treat certain conditions in which there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used for short-term treatment (7 to 10 days) of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with a history of erosive esophagitis. GERD is a condition in which the acid in the stomach washes back up into the esophagus. This medicine may also be used to treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome or other conditions (eg, cancer) in which the stomach produces too much acid.
Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach.
This medicine is given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Powder for Solution
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Side Effects
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
- Accumulation of pus
- bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
- changes in skin color
- fever
- pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
- stomach pain
- swollen, red, tender area of infection
Rare
- Drowsiness
- loss of appetite
- mood or mental changes
- muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching
- nausea
- seizures
- trembling
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- vomiting
Incidence not known
- Absence of or decrease in body movement
- black, tarry stools
- blindness
- blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
- bloating of the stomach
- bloody or cloudy urine
- bloody, black, or tarry stools
- blurred vision
- chest pain or tightness
- chills
- confusion
- constipation
- continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
- cough
- dark urine
- decreased urine output
- decreased vision
- diarrhea
- difficulty with speaking
- difficulty with swallowing
- dizziness or lightheadedness
- dry mouth
- fast heartbeat
- feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
- greatly decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine
- hearing loss
- hives, itching, or rash
- increased thirst
- increased watering of the mouth
- indigestion
- joint or muscle pain
- large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
- light-colored stools
- muscle cramps, pain, or stiffness
- numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
- painful or difficult urination
- pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
- pale skin
- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- red skin lesions, often with a purple center
- red, irritated eyes
- sensation of spinning
- severe stomach cramps or pain
- sore throat
- sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
- stomach cramps or tenderness
- swelling of the feet or lower legs
- swollen glands
- trouble breathing
- unexplained bleeding or bruising
- watery and severe diarrhea, which may also be bloody
- yellow eyes or skin