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Panum is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Panum has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Panum. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Panum side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Panum go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Panum is Safe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Panum has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Panum related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Panum are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Panum have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Panum, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Panum 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Panum safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Panum without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Panum safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Panum. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Panum on the Kidneys?
Panum is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Panum on the Liver?
Side effects of Panum rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Panum on the Heart?
Panum is not harmful for the heart.
Panum 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 Panum unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Panum habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Panum is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Panum, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Panum can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Panum is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Panum cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Panum
Taking Panum with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Panum
Consumption of alcohol and Panum together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Panum 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.
Yes, Panum and omeprazole is the same. Both are proton pump inhibitor and used to treat hyperacidity and ulcer.
Panum 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.
Yes, Panum 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.
Avoid taking Panum 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.
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
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