Pantoprazole Actavis

Uses
Pantoprazole Actavis (Pantoprazole Sodium Sesquihydrate) is a proton pump inhibitor. It is used to reduce the amount of acid secreted in the stomach. It is indicated for use in patients with acid refulx (reflux disease), stomach and dudenal ulcers, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Pantoprazole Actavis works by reducing the amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. It inhibits the proton pumps in the parietal cells that are responsible for the production of hydrochloric acid.

Dosage and Administration
Pantoprazole Actavis comes as a tablet that needs to be swallowed whole with a glass of water. It should be take an hour before eating a meal.

The usual dosage of Pantoprazole Actavis is:

• For acid reflex: one tablet taken once a day, possibly up to two tablets per day. Treatment will usually last from 4 to 8 weeks.
• For stomach or duodenal ulcers: one tablets daily, up to two tabets daily. Treatment usually lasts 4-8 weeks for stomach ulcers or 2-4 weeks for duodenal ulcers.
• For Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Starting dose is usually two tablets daily. If the dosage in increased above two tablets, they will need to be taken in multiple doses.

Side effects
The most common side effects of Pantoprazole Actavis are headache and gastrointestinal disorders such as nausea, stomach pain, excessing gas, vomiting or diarrhea. These are usually mild and temporary. Contact your doctor if the persist or become a worry to you.

You should contact your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects:

• excessive or unusual tiredness or weakness
• jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
• Skin problems (itchiness; rash; swelling, blistering or peeling of the skin)
• sweeling in of the face, lips, tongue or throat
• fever or infection
• chest pain
• shortness of breath
• hypertension (high blood pressure)
• swelling of the legs
• excessive bleeding or bruising
• depression, anxiety or other mental disorders

Precautions
Do not take Pantoprazole Actavis if you are allergic to pantoprazole or any other similar medicines, or if you are allergic to any of the excipients in these tablets (sodium carbonate, anhydrous, mannitol, sodium starch glycollate (Type A), methacrylic acid, copolymer, calcium stearate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, purified talc, macrogol 400, sodium lauryl sulfate and Kollicoat MAE 30 DP dark yellow).

Do not take Pantoprazole of you have cirrhosis of the liver or severe liver disease.

Tell your doctor of any prescription or non-prescription medicins you are taking. Tell you doctor of any allergies you have. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breast-feeding.