Pantoprazole

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Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor drug used for short-term treatment of erosion and ulceration of the esophagus caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease.  Initial treatment is generally of eight weeks' duration, after which another eight week course of treatment may be considered if necessary.  It can be used as a maintenance therapy for long term use after initial response is obtained.  The active ingredient in PROTONIX (pantoprazole sodium) Delayed-Release Tablets is a substituted benzimidazole , sodium 5-(difluoromethoxy)-2-[[(3,4-dimethoxy-2-pyridinyl)methyl] sulfinyl]-1 H -benzimidazole sesquihydrate, a compound that inhibits gastric acid secretion.

Copyright Monday, April 13, 2009 Duncan Bucknell

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