Many people experience epigastric pain. Such symptoms require timely and qualified treatment. In case of abnormalities of the gastrointestinal tract as a part of complex therapy, Pantoprazole can be used. Analogues of the drug can also be used. It is worth consulting with a doctor first.
The composition of the drug
It is available in the form of tablets, coated with a soluble coating, as well as in the form of a powder for the preparation of a solution. The active ingredient is a substituted benzimidazole derivative. Tablets are taken orally. The solution, which is prepared using powder, is prescribed for injection.
Pantoprazole. Indications for use
The medicine is used to treat reflux disease in its initial stage. It also helps to get rid of symptoms such as pain when swallowing, heartburn, throwing acidic contents into the stomach. Used as a prophylaxis for reflux esophagitis. Also, the medication can be used for stomach ulcers and duodenal ulcers, which appeared as a result of taking NSAIDs.
Tablets are used in combination with antibiotics that kill Helicobacter pylori. Thus, peptic ulcer therapy can be given. A positive effect can be achieved quickly with treatment with Pantoprazole. Instructions for use, analogue, correct dosage - all this information can be checked with your doctor.
Medication
In the treatment of reflux disease to a mild degree, the drug is prescribed for adults and children over 12 years old at a dose of 20 mg per day. The onset of improvement is observed after two weeks of taking the tablets. In some cases, you should continue treatment with this drug for up to two months. During prolonged treatment and prevention of reflux esophagitis, a dosage of one tablet is established once a day. With the development of relapse, it is worth increasing the dose to two tablets. After eliminating the symptoms of exacerbation, it is worth returning to the initial dosage of the drug.
To prevent stomach ulcers, which is associated with NSAIDs, you need to take 20 mg of the drug once a day. When injecting the drug, the dose is determined by the doctor. It should not exceed 60 mg per day. Pantoprazole medication can lead to the development of side effects. Analogues of the drug should also be used strictly as prescribed by the doctor.
Side effects
During treatment, the drug can develop such adverse reactions as headache, dizziness, epigastric pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Allergic reactions are very rare. They are expressed in skin rashes, itching, burning. Patients who have chronic disorders of the nervous system may experience sleep disturbances, depression, overexcitation, hallucinations, and memory loss. After injection, thrombophlebitis may form at the injection site. Vision may also be impaired, lacrimation, double vision in the eyes.
Any unpleasant symptoms disappear immediately after discontinuation of Pantoprazole. Reviews of experts show that the development of side effects is observed if the medicine is used in an increased dosage.
Contraindications
During pregnancy and lactation, the drug is prescribed with caution. The medication is used if the potential benefit to the mother exceeds the harm to the baby. You can not use the medicine for pathologies of the liver and kidneys. Children under 12 years of age are not prescribed tablets. Also, if a malignant tumor is suspected, the drug should not be drunk.
It is not recommended to use tablets for acute processes in the stomach. If you have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, the medicine should be canceled. During therapy, a liver test should be performed periodically. Before starting treatment, it is necessary to carefully study the contraindications to taking Pantoprazole tablets. Analogues of the tool will have similar recommendations. The most popular substitutes will be described below.
The analogue is the drug "Omeprazole"
This is an antiulcer drug. Available in gelatin capsules. The main active ingredient is omeprazole. The drug is dispensed in blisters of 10 tablets. Pantoprazole and Omeprazole are very popular among doctors. Differences in medication are minor. They are prescribed for the same symptoms. Omeprazole capsules are used to treat gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer. The medication can be used in combination with antibiotics.
The remedy has been well proven in eliminating the causes of reflux esophagitis. You can use the medicine to treat gastropathy after using non-steroidal drugs. Contraindications for the treatment of this substance are pregnancy and lactation, childhood, hypersensitivity to the components of the capsules. With caution, it is worth using a medication for diseases of the liver and kidneys. In most cases, it is recommended to take one capsule per day. In more severe diseases, the dosage may be increased.
You can take Pantoprazole or Omeprazole with symptoms such as heartburn, nausea. Previously, it is worth studying the instructions.
The analogue is the Nolpaza medicine
This antiulcer medicine is available in pill form. The color of the medicine is brown. The main substance of the tablets is pantoprazole sodium sesquihydrate. The drug is dispensed in blisters. A medication is used for ulcerative and erosive lesions of the stomach and duodenum. Can be used as a preventive measure.
Contraindications to treatment are considered to be up to 18 years of age, as well as hypersensitivity to pantoprazole. It is not recommended to prescribe for neurotic dyspepsia. Patients who cannot tolerate fructose should not use the medicine. The tablets contain sorbitol, which can cause an allergic reaction. The drugs "Nolpaza", "Pantoprazole" have a similar composition and identical indications for use.
Reviews about the drug and its analogues
The medicine "Pantoprazole" gives a quick positive effect in the treatment of stomach ulcers and duodenal ulcers. Patients manage to get rid of the symptoms of heartburn for a long time. Medications in the form of tablets are very convenient to use. The active component is in the shell. The medication does not cause irritation of the gastric mucosa.
During the treatment period, side effects develop quite rarely. Experts note that it will quickly be possible to achieve a positive effect if Pantoprazole tablets are taken correctly. Analogs also give excellent results when observing the dosage regimen. However, such a treatment should be prescribed by a specialist.