How to Take Protonix

Protonix is a proton pump inhibitor prescribed to fight acid reflux disease and aid in the healing of stomach ulcers and esophagus erosion that may be a result of acid reflux disease. Protonix does this by inhibiting acid protection in the stomach. Here is how you take Protonix.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Know the dosage: 40 milligrams of Protonix should be taken once daily for treatment and maintenance of esophagus erosion. Protonix may be taken with or without food.

2. Know what to do if you miss a dose. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you don’t remember until the next dose, do not double your dose, just skip the one from the previous day.

3. Know the side effects. Headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting or stomach/abdominal pain are some of the side effects.

4. Contact a physician if your acid problems do not improve. Also contact your physician if the symptoms worsen.

Tips & Warnings

• Antacids may be taken in conjunction with Protonix.
• Protonix should not be split or crushed and should be ingested whole.
• Take Protonix even if your condition improves as you may not be fully recovered.
• Inform your doctor of any drug allergies, especially pantoprazole, the main ingrediant in Protonix.
• Take Protonix with a full glass of water and with or without food.
• Store Protonix at room temperature and keep it away from moisture.
• Protonix should not be taken with Atazanavir, and it may also reduce the effectiveness of medications that require stomach acid to be absorbed into the body.
• Taking Protonix while breast feeding is not recommended as it may be passed to the baby. It should be taken only when absolutely necessary while pregnant.
• Discuss the risk of stomach cancer in humans with your doctor before taking Protonix.
• Protonix use may decrease your body's ability to absorb vitamin B-12.
• Contact a doctor immediately if you begin to suffer from hives, have difficulty breathing or swell in your face, lips, throat or tongue.
• Do not take Protonix if you have recently taken a blood thinner, ampicillin, ketoconazole or iron.

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