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Glanpan Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Glanpan Injection have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Glanpan Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Glanpan Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Glanpan Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Glanpan Injection's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Moderate while nursing. In addition, Glanpan Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Glanpan Injection related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Glanpan Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Glanpan Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Glanpan Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Glanpan Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Glanpan Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Glanpan safely.
Is the use of Glanpan Injection safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Glanpan. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Glanpan Injection on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Glanpan on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Glanpan Injection on the Liver?
Glanpan may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Glanpan Injection on the Heart?
Glanpan is completely safe for the heart.
Glanpan Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glanpan Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glanpan Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Glanpan Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Glanpan Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Glanpan Injection, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Glanpan Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Glanpan Injection
Taking Glanpan Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glanpan Injection
Taking alcohol with Glanpan Injection can be dangerous.
This is because long-term use of Glanpan can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acids which are required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking [medicine] for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.
Glanpan is a brand name of pantoprazole. It is a prescription medicine that belongs to the class of drug called proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is mainly used for the short-term treatment of peptic ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GRED), Zollinger Ellison syndrome and other acidity related stomach problems. It is also used for the treatment of duodenal ulcer and heartburn.
Glanpan works by blocking the action of the enzyme in the wall of a stomach which is responsible for acid production in the stomach. By blocking the enzyme, the production of acid is decreased, and this helps to relieve the stomach from acidity, heartburn, GERD, stomach ulcer and other acidity related stomach problem.
Yes, Glanpan can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform and consult your doctor if you are having severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Discontinuation of Glanpan on your own can cause rebound effects. So, it advisable to take this drug as directed by the doctor and do not discontinue medicine on your own.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Protonix (pantoprazole sodium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 653
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 984-986