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Pantom Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. Pantom Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Pantom Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Pantom Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Pantom 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Pantom Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Pantom Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Pantom Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Pantom Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Pantom Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Pantom 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 Pantom Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pantom is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Pantom Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Pantom can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Pantom Injection on the Kidneys?
Pantom is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Pantom Injection on the Liver?
Pantom is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Pantom Injection on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Pantom for the heart.
Pantom 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 Pantom Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pantom Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Pantom Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Pantom Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Pantom Injection does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Pantom Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pantom Injection
Taking Pantom Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pantom Injection
Taking Pantom Injection with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Pantom is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Pantom is safe to use, if taken a prescribed amount and duration as advised by your doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as stomach upset, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, vomiting, and joint pain. If you experience any of the above- mentioned side effects after taking medicine then immediately consult your doctor follow his/her instruction.
Discontinuation of Pantom 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.
Avoid taking Pantom with levothyroxine because it delays the absorption of levothyroxine and also effects the efficacy of levothyroxine. Please seek guidance from your doctor regarding taking these two medicines together.
Pantom should be taken 30 - 60 minute before taking any meal. Preferably it should be taken once a day in the morning before breakfast. However, some patient may require to take it twice a day, in this case, 1 tablet should be taken in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening before the meal as directed by the doctor. You are recommended to consult your doctor regarding the exact dosage regime of medicine and follow his/her instruction.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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