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Pentowok is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. Secondary and off-label uses of Pentowok have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Pentowok depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Pentowok have been listed ahead. These side effects of Pentowok are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Pentowok's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Pentowok has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Pentowok related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Pentowok have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Pentowok have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Pentowok is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Pentowok 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 Pentowok safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Pentowok safely.
Is the use of Pentowok safe during breastfeeding?
Pentowok 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 Pentowok on the Kidneys?
Pentowok is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Pentowok on the Liver?
Side effects of Pentowok rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Pentowok on the Heart?
You can take Pentowok without any fear of damage to the heart.
Pentowok 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 Pentowok unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pentowok habit forming or addictive?
Pentowok is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Pentowok you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Pentowok does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Pentowok is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pentowok
Taking Pentowok with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pentowok
Taking alcohol with Pentowok can be dangerous.
Discontinuation of Pentowok 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.
Yes, Pentowok 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, Pentowok can be taken with Zantac. Both medicines work by reducing the acid secretion in the stomach which helps in relieving acidity. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Yes, Pentowok and omeprazole is the same. Both are proton pump inhibitor and used to treat hyperacidity and ulcer.
This is because long-term use of Pentowok 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.
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