ZIPANT 40 TAB

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Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, gastritis and acidity/heartburn; peptic/duodenal ulcer; prevention of NSAID-induced ulcers; part of H. pylori eradication therapy with antibiotics; Zollinger–Ellison syndrome

Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It irreversibly blocks the H+/K+-ATPase (proton pump) in stomach parietal cells, thereby reducing gastric acid secretion and relieving acid-related symptoms while allowing ulcers to heal.

Tablet (enteric-coated): take as advised by doctor, commonly 40 mg once daily, preferably 30–60 minutes before food (usually before breakfast). Swallow whole; do not crush or chew. Duration depends on condition.

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

Use with caution in severe liver disease; long-term use may increase risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, low magnesium, bone fractures and gut infections (e.g., C. difficile). Seek medical advice if alarm symptoms occur (unexplained weight loss, persistent vomiting, blood in vomit/stool, black stools, difficulty swallowing). May mask symptoms of gastric cancer—evaluate if symptoms persist. If used long-term, periodic review is recommended.

Warfarin (monitor INR),methotrexate (high-dose; increased levels),digoxin/diuretics (risk of hypomagnesemia),atazanavir/nelfinavir (reduced effect; avoid),ketoconazole/itraconazole/posaconazole/erlotinib (reduced absorption),clopidogrel (possible reduced activation; monitor/consider alternative)