Panvie 40 mg Tablet

Composition of Panvie 40 mg Tablet

Panvie 40 mg Tablet contains Pantoprazole 40 mg (as gastro-resistant/enteric-coated tablet). It belongs to the Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) class of medicines.

Uses of Panvie 40 mg Tablet

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and heartburn
• erosive esophagitis
• gastric and duodenal ulcers
• prevention/treatment of NSAID-induced ulcers
• Zollinger–Ellison syndrome/acid hypersecretory states

Key benefits

• Relieves acidity and heartburn
• Controls GERD symptoms
• Heals gastric/duodenal ulcers
• Prevents NSAID-induced ulcers
• Reduces excess stomach acid secretion

How Panvie 40 mg Tablet works

Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It irreversibly blocks the H+/K+-ATPase enzyme (proton pump) in gastric parietal cells, thereby reducing stomach acid production and promoting healing of acid-related injury.

How to take Panvie 40 mg Tablet

Oral tablet: usually taken once daily, preferably 30–60 minutes before food (often before breakfast). Swallow whole; do not crush/chew/break (enteric-coated). Duration and dose should be as advised by a doctor.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause confusion, blurred vision, sweating and a fast heartbeat. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Panvie 40 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Panvie are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Headache
• diarrhea
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• flatulence
• constipation
• dizziness

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Panvie 40 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Do not use if allergic to pantoprazole/other PPIs. Seek medical advice if alarm symptoms occur (unexplained weight loss, persistent vomiting, black stools, blood in vomit, difficulty swallowing). Long-term use may increase risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, low magnesium, bone fractures, and certain infections (e.g., C. difficile). Use with caution in severe liver disease. May mask symptoms of gastric malignancy; consider evaluation if symptoms persist/return.

Do not take Panvie if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

Warfarin (INR changes), methotrexate (especially high-dose; increased levels), digoxin (risk with low magnesium), diuretics (may worsen hypomagnesemia), drugs needing acidic pH for absorption such as ketoconazole/itraconazole/posaconazole, erlotinib, atazanavir/nelfinavir (reduced effect; avoid with some HIV protease inhibitors)

How to store Panvie 40 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from moisture and light. Keep in original blister pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Panvie 40 mg Tablet

Take it before breakfast, not after a meal. Eat smaller meals, avoid late dinners, raise the head of your bed and avoid smoking — these do as much as the tablet for reflux.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

AZCAD PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD

Therapeutic class:

Antiulcerant / Antacid (Proton pump inhibitor)

Drug class:

Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)