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News on Protonix

Teva Announces Settlement in Principle regarding Certain Drug Pricing Lawsuits - MarketWatch

Teva Announces Settlement in Principle regarding Certain Drug Pricing LawsuitsMarketWatch... including that relating to the generic versions of Neurontin(R), Lotrel(R), Protonix(R) and Eloxatin(R), the current economic conditions, ...and more »

INCIDENT REPORTS - Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat

INCIDENT REPORTSPhiladelphia Neshoba DemocratA residence on the 11000 block of Weyerhaeuser Street reportedly had a bottle of Prozac, Protonix, Lorcet, Lunesta and Zanax taken from it. ...

Teva Acquires Marketing Rights for Oral Laquinimod in the Nordic and Baltic ... - MarketWatch

Teva Acquires Marketing Rights for Oral Laquinimod in the Nordic and Baltic ...MarketWatch... including that relating to the generic versions of Neurontin(R), Lotrel(R), Protonix(R) and Eloxatin(R), the current economic conditions, ...and more »

Teva's Needle-Free Tjet(R) Device Takes a Kid-Friendly Approach to Growth ... - PR Newswire (press release)

Teva's Needle-Free Tjet(R) Device Takes a Kid-Friendly Approach to Growth ...PR Newswire (press release)... including that relating to the generic versions of Neurontin®, Lotrel® and Protonix®, the current economic conditions, competition from brand -name ...and more »

Protonix

Last updated on: Jan 24, 2007

Brand Name: Protonix
Active Ingredient:   pantoprazole
Strength(s): 20mg, 40 mg, and 40mg/vial
Dosage Form(s):   Delayed-release tablet and Intravenous Injection
Company Name:    Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories
Availability:         Prescription only
*Date Approved by FDA:   February 2, 2000
*Approval by FDA does not mean that the drug is available for consumers at this time.
This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
For more information about this drug, click here.

What is Protonix used for?  

Protonix is used for:

  • the short-term (up to 8 weeks) healing of a gradual breakdown (erosion) or sore (ulceration) in the esophagus which may be caused by the backward flow of gastric acid from the stomach into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD). For people who have not healed after 8 weeks of treatment, an additional 8 week course of Protonix may be considered.
  • the maintenance of healing or erosive or ulcerative esophagitis GERD.
  • the long-term treatment of medical conditions that result in the body secreting too much acid, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

General Information about Protonix:

Protonix does not work for everyone.  Improvement in your symptoms does not prevent you from having other stomach-related medical conditions.

What should I tell my doctor or health care provider?  

Review all medications that you are taking with your doctor or health care provider, including those that you take without a prescription.  Because Protonix lowers the level of acid in your stomach, Protonix may interfere with the absorption of drugs such as ketoconazole, ampicillin, and iron salts.

Tell your doctor or health care provider if you are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding.

What are some possible side effects of Protonix? (This is not a complete list of side effects reported with Protonix. Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.) 

Protonix is generally well tolerated.  The most common side effect is headache.  Your health care provider can discuss with you a complete list of possible side effects.
This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
For more information about this drug, click here.