Pantoprazole :: Warning! 1. Stomach cancer can have similar symptoms to stomach ulcers, and these symptoms can be relieved by pantoprazole. For this reason, if it is suspected that you have a stomach ulcer, your doctor should exclude the possibility of stomach cancer before you start treatment with this medicine. Otherwise, this medicine could mask the symptoms of stomach cancer and therefore delay diagnosis of this condition. This is particularly important if you are middle aged or older and have new or recently changed symptoms. 2. As pantoprazole decreases the acidity in the stomach, it may lead to a slightly increased risk of getting stomach infections such as Salmonella and Campylobacter. 3. If you are taking a proton pump inhibitor medicine such as this one for longer than three months it may cause the level of magnesium in your blood to fall. This is more likely if you are also taking digoxin or a diuretic medicine (see end of factsheet). Symptoms of low magnesium can include fatigue, muscle spasms or twitching, convulsions, disorientation, dizziness and increased heart rate. You should tell your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms, as your level of magnesium may need to be checked and corrected. 4. Proton pump inhibitor medicines such as this one, particularly if taken in high doses for longer than a year, may slightly increase the risk of breaking a bone in your hip, wrist or spine. If you are elderly, or have osteoporosis or risk factors for getting osteoporosis, it is important to make sure that you have an adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D to avoid any problems with your bones. Your doctor may want you to take calcium and vitamin D supplements if you dont get enough in your diet. Ask your doctor for further advice. 5. If you have any liver problems, your liver function should be monitored regularly while you are having treatment with this medicine. 6. In people having long-term treatment with this medicine, eg for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, the medicine may reduce the absorption of vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) from the gut into the bloodstream. Ask your doctor for more information or advice about this. See More >>> healthmedicalinfohmi.blogspot/2014/01/pantoprazole.html
Posted on: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 08:36:21 +0000
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