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Pentagon 40 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. Pentagon 40 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Pentagon 40 Injection. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Pentagon 40 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Pentagon 40 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Pentagon 40 Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Pentagon 40 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Pentagon 40 Injection related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Pentagon 40 Injection contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Pentagon 40 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Pentagon 40 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Pentagon 40 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 Pentagon 40 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Pentagon (Indswift) safely.
Is the use of Pentagon 40 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Pentagon (Indswift). In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Pentagon 40 Injection on the Kidneys?
Pentagon (Indswift) is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Pentagon 40 Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Pentagon (Indswift) rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Pentagon 40 Injection on the Heart?
Pentagon (Indswift) is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pentagon 40 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pentagon 40 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Pentagon 40 Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Pentagon 40 Injection can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Pentagon 40 Injection, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Pentagon 40 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pentagon 40 Injection
You can take Pentagon 40 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pentagon 40 Injection
Taking alcohol with Pentagon 40 Injection can be dangerous.
Yes, Pentagon (Indswift) 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.
Rarely Pentagon (Indswift) causes weight gain or loss. However, If you feel your weight is fluctuating after taking this medicine then inform the doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
Pentagon (Indswift) 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.
Avoid taking Pentagon (Indswift) 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.
Yes, Pentagon (Indswift) helps in the preventing and healing the ulcer. It is one of the main uses of this drug. However, your doctor may also suggest other medicines to heal stomach ulcers completely.
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