PPZ 40 Tablet- 10
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Manufactured By Rizer Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Composition Pantoprazole (40mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet in a strip )
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Interactions / Warnings:
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: Ppz is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which is used for the treatment of conditions like heartburn, acid regurgitation, and stomach ulcers.
Q: Is Ppz an antacid?
A: No, Ppz 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 Ppz safe?
A: Ppz is relatively safe if taken in prescribed dose for prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q: Is Ppz a painkiller?
A: No, Ppz 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 Ppz a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
A: Yes, Ppz is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which inhibits the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Q: Can I take Ppz forever?
A: Ppz 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 Ppz with ondansetron?
A: No relevant interactions have been reported between Ppz and ondansetron. Consult your doctor before taking them together.
Q: Can I take Ppz with azithromycin?
A: No clinically relevant interactions have been reported between Ppz and azithromycin so far. Consult your doctor before taking these drugs together.
Q: Can I take Ppz with Ibuprofen?
A: There are no interactions reported between Ppz and ibuprofen when used together. However, you must consult your doctor before taking them together.
Q: Can I take Ppz with ranitidine?
A: Both Ppz and ranitidine work by lowering the acid secretion in the stomach for stomach ulcers and heartburn. There are no interactions reported between ranitidine and Ppz if used together. However, studies have also shown no additional benefit in using ranitidine along with Ppz. Please Consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Ppz with amoxicillin?
A: No clinically relevant interaction has been reported between Ppz Ppz and amoxicillin. Please check with your doctor before taking these medicines together.
Q: Can I take Ppz with antibiotics?
A: Various studies comparing the use of Ppz while the patients were also taking different antibiotics revealed no clinically relevant interactions. However, always consult your doctor before taking Ppz along with antibiotics.
Q: Can I take Ppz with levothyroxine?
A: Absorption (time to reach blood) of levothyroxine may be delayed if it is taken with Ppz. Consult your doctor before taking both the medicines together.
Q: Can I take Ppz with other medications?
A: Ppz can generally be taken safely with other drugs. But there are certain medications like anti-HIV drugs and anticoagulants which can have interaction with Ppz and thus should not be combined or should be closely monitored when given together. Please consult your doctor if you need to take Ppz with other medications.
Q: Can I take Ppz with ciprofloxacin?
A: There are no interactions reported between Ppz and ciprofloxacin. However, this does not mean interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Does Ppz cause hair loss?
A: Hair loss has not been reported with the use of Ppz. If you experience excessive hair loss while taking Ppz, please consult your doctor.
Q: Does Ppz cause constipation?
A: Both diarrhea and constipation have been reported as a common side effects of Ppz in children and in adults. Consult your doctor if you experience intolerable side effects while taking Ppz.
Q: Does Ppz cause weight gain?
A: Change in weight has been associated with Ppz. Consult your doctor if you have weight gain or weight loss during Ppz use.
Q: Does Ppz cause dry mouth?
A: Dry mouth has been reported as a side effect with Ppz. Kindly consult your doctor if you have this problem while taking Ppz.
Q: Does Ppz cause gas?
A: Flatulence (gas), abdominal distension, and bloating (fullness) have been associated with Ppz use. Consult your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.
Q: Does Ppz cause dementia?
A: Dementia has not been reported with Ppz use. Consult your doctor if you have any symptoms of dementia.
Q: Does Ppz cause diarrhea?
A: Diarrhea is one of the most commonly occurring side effects with the use of Ppz. Do consult your doctor if you have any such symptom.
Q: Does Ppz expire?
A: Yes, like any other medicine, Ppz has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.
Q: Does Ppz contain aluminum or magnesium?
A: Ppz 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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