Pantanam 40mg Tablet
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Manufactured By Mankind Pharma Ltd
Composition Pantoprazole (40mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet in a strip )
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Taking a large amount of alcohol can increase acidity and cause acid reflux in the food pipe causing heartburn. This would decrease the effect of this drug and can aggravate your underlying condition.
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A: Pantanam is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which is used for the treatment of conditions like heartburn, acid regurgitation, and stomach ulcers.
Q: Is Pantanam an antacid?
A: No, Pantanam is not an antacid, it belongs to a therapeutic group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. It acts by decreasing acid secretion in the stomach while antacids neutralize the acid in the stomach and coat the stomach mucosa.
Q: Is Pantanam safe?
A: Pantanam is relatively safe if taken in prescribed dose for prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q: Is Pantanam a painkiller?
A: No, Pantanam is not a painkiller. It is a proton pump inhibitor which is used for the treatment of conditions like heartburn, acid regurgitation, and stomach ulcers.
Q: Is Pantanam a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
A: Yes, Pantanam is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which inhibits the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Q: Can I take Pantanam forever?
A: Pantanam should not be taken for a long time unless there is an indication for the medicine. Though generally safe, certain conditions like low magnesium levels and fractures are associated with long-term use. Consult your doctor before continuing the drug for a long time as you may need to get some tests done on a regular basis.
Q: Can I take Pantanam with ondansetron?
A: No relevant interactions have been reported between Pantanam and ondansetron. Consult your doctor before taking them together.
Q: Can I take Pantanam with azithromycin?
A: No clinically relevant interactions have been reported between Pantanam and azithromycin so far. Consult your doctor before taking these drugs together.
Q: Can I take Pantanam with Ibuprofen?
A: There are no interactions reported between Pantanam and ibuprofen when used together. However, you must consult your doctor before taking them together.
Q: Can I take Pantanam with ranitidine?
A: Both Pantanam and ranitidine work by lowering the acid secretion in the stomach for stomach ulcers and heartburn. There are no interactions reported between ranitidine and Pantanam if used together. However, studies have also shown no additional benefit in using ranitidine along with Pantanam. Please Consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Pantanam with amoxicillin?
A: No clinically relevant interaction has been reported between Pantanam Pantanam and amoxicillin. Please check with your doctor before taking these medicines together.
Q: Can I take Pantanam with antibiotics?
A: Various studies comparing the use of Pantanam while the patients were also taking different antibiotics revealed no clinically relevant interactions. However, always consult your doctor before taking Pantanam along with antibiotics.
Q: Can I take Pantanam with levothyroxine?
A: Absorption (time to reach blood) of levothyroxine may be delayed if it is taken with Pantanam. Consult your doctor before taking both the medicines together.
Q: Can I take Pantanam with other medications?
A: Pantanam can generally be taken safely with other drugs. But there are certain medications like anti-HIV drugs and anticoagulants which can have interaction with Pantanam and thus should not be combined or should be closely monitored when given together. Please consult your doctor if you need to take Pantanam with other medications.
Q: Can I take Pantanam with ciprofloxacin?
A: There are no interactions reported between Pantanam and ciprofloxacin. However, this does not mean interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Does Pantanam cause hair loss?
A: Hair loss has not been reported with the use of Pantanam. If you experience excessive hair loss while taking Pantanam, please consult your doctor.
Q: Does Pantanam cause constipation?
A: Both diarrhea and constipation have been reported as a common side effects of Pantanam in children and in adults. Consult your doctor if you experience intolerable side effects while taking Pantanam.
Q: Does Pantanam cause weight gain?
A: Change in weight has been associated with Pantanam. Consult your doctor if you have weight gain or weight loss during Pantanam use.
Q: Does Pantanam cause dry mouth?
A: Dry mouth has been reported as a side effect with Pantanam. Kindly consult your doctor if you have this problem while taking Pantanam.
Q: Does Pantanam cause gas?
A: Flatulence (gas), abdominal distension, and bloating (fullness) have been associated with Pantanam use. Consult your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.
Q: Does Pantanam cause dementia?
A: Dementia has not been reported with Pantanam use. Consult your doctor if you have any symptoms of dementia.
Q: Does Pantanam cause diarrhea?
A: Diarrhea is one of the most commonly occurring side effects with the use of Pantanam. Do consult your doctor if you have any such symptom.
Q: Does Pantanam expire?
A: Yes, like any other medicine, Pantanam has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.
Q: Does Pantanam contain aluminum or magnesium?
A: Pantanam does not commonly contain aluminum or magnesium as an excipient (additional substance) or as a coating. Please read the package insert available with the medicine for further information.
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