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Pentastar 60 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer are some of its major therapeutic uses. Pentastar 60 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 Pentastar 60 Injection. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Pentastar 60 Injection as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Pentastar 60 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Pentastar 60 Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Pentastar 60 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Pentastar 60 Injection related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Pentastar 60 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Pentastar 60 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Pentastar 60 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Pentastar 60 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pentastar 60 Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Pentastar 60 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Pentastar safely.
Is the use of Pentastar 60 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Pentastar may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Pentastar, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Pentastar.
What is the effect of Pentastar 60 Injection on the Kidneys?
Pentastar is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Pentastar 60 Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Pentastar on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Pentastar 60 Injection on the Heart?
Pentastar is not harmful for the heart.
Pentastar 60 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 Pentastar 60 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pentastar 60 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Pentastar 60 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Pentastar 60 Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Pentastar 60 Injection is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Pentastar 60 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pentastar 60 Injection
You can take Pentastar 60 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pentastar 60 Injection
Consuming Pentastar 60 Injection with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Discontinuation of Pentastar 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.
Pentastar 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, Pentastar 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.
Yes, Pentastar can cause diarrhea. However, diarrhea could be a sign of a contracted infection too. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine, inform the doctor light away without further delay.
Pentastar is not an antacid. It is proton pump inhibitor which reduce the excess acid in the stomach.
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