What should you assess before giving pantoprazole?
Examination and Evaluation
- Monitor improvements in GI symptoms (gastritis, heartburn, and so forth) to help determine if drug therapy is successful.
- Monitor signs of hyperglycemia (drowsiness, fruity breath, increased urination, unusual thirst).
What is pantoprazole 40 mg prescribed for?
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain conditions in which there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used to treat erosive esophagitis or “heartburn” caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition where the acid in the stomach washes back up into the esophagus.
Can I take 2 pantoprazole 40 mg a day?
Adults—At first, 40 milligrams (mg) 2 times a day. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
How do I know if pantoprazole is working?
How to tell if the drug is working: You can tell that pantoprazole is working if it reduces your GERD symptoms, such as:
- heartburn.
- nausea.
- difficulty swallowing.
- regurgitation.
- sensation of a lump in your throat.
Can pantoprazole cause anxiety?
Pantoprazole may not treat your anxiety, but the drug can be used to help manage GERD, which is a possible symptom of anxiety.
Can you lay down after taking pantoprazole?
Do not lie down immediately after taking medicine, to make sure the pills have gone through the esophagus into the stomach. Notify your healthcare provider if you experience painful swallowing or feel that the medicine is sticking in your throat.
Can I lay down after taking pantoprazole?
Can pantoprazole cause a cough?
Since you had dramatic improvement with pantoprazole, it’s likely that GERD is the major cause of the cough. But exacerbations of the heart rate are a known side-effect of pantoprazole, and it might be due to magnesium deficiency.