Pantoprazole Injection

What is this medication?

PANTOPRAZOLE (pan TOE pra zole) treats reflux disease and other conditions that cause too much stomach acid. It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach. It belongs to a group of medications called PPIs.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Protonix

What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• Liver disease
• Low levels of calcium, magnesium, or potassium in the blood
• Lupus
• An unusual or allergic reaction to pantoprazole, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• Breast-feeding

How should I use this medication?

This medication is for infusion into a vein. It is given in a hospital or clinic setting.

Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

This does not apply.

What may interact with this medication?

Do not take this medication with any of the following:

• Atazanavir
• Nelfinavir

This medication may also interact with the following:

• Ampicillin
• Delavirdine
• Erlotinib
• Iron salts
• Medications for fungal infections like ketoconazole, itraconazole and voriconazole
• Methotrexate
• Mycophenolate mofetil
• Warfarin

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medication?

It can take several days before your stomach pain gets better. Check with your health care provider if your condition does not start to get better, or if it gets worse.

Do not treat diarrhea with over the counter products. Contact your care team if you have diarrhea that lasts more than 2 days or if it is severe and watery.

You may need blood work done while you are taking this medication.

This medication may cause a decrease in vitamin B12. You should make sure that you get enough vitamin B12 while you are taking this medication. Discuss the foods you eat and the vitamins you take with your health care provider.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

• Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
• Kidney injury—decrease in the amount of urine, swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet
• Low magnesium level—muscle pain or cramps, unusual weakness or fatigue, fast or irregular heartbeat, tremors
• Low vitamin B12 level—pain, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet, muscle weakness, dizziness, confusion, difficulty concentrating
• Rash on the cheeks or ams that gets worse in the sun
• Redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
• Severe diarrhea, fever

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Vomiting

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Where should I keep my medication?

This does not apply. You will not be given this medication to store at home.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.