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Panzen is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. Panzen also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Panzen depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Panzen have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Panzen 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.
In addition, Panzen's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, Panzen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Panzen related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Panzen are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Panzen may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Panzen is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Panzen 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 Panzen safe for pregnant women?
Panzen is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Panzen safe during breastfeeding?
Panzen may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Panzen, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Panzen.
What is the effect of Panzen on the Kidneys?
Using Panzen does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Panzen on the Liver?
Side effects of Panzen rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Panzen on the Heart?
Using Panzen does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Panzen 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 Panzen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Panzen habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Panzen is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Panzen. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Panzen does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Panzen is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Panzen
Taking Panzen with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Panzen
Taking Panzen with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Discontinuation of Panzen 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, Panzen 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.
Panzen 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.
Panzen is not an antacid. It is proton pump inhibitor which reduce the excess acid in the stomach.
Avoid taking Panzen 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)
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