PANTOPRAZOLE-INJECTABLE (cont.)
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver problems, any allergies (especially to similar ulcer drugs such as omeprazole, lansoprazole, or rabeprazole). This medication may make you dizzy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using pantoprazole. It is not known if pantoprazole passes into breast milk. Due to potential risks to the infant, breast-feeding is not recommended.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: atazanavir, azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole), ampicillin, digoxin, iron-containing products (e.g., iron supplements, vitamins with iron). This medication may affect the results of certain lab tests (e.g., false positive urine screen for THC). Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use this drug. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose include: severe loss of coordination, tremor.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store the vials at refrigerated temperature between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 to 8 degrees C) away from light and moisture. After mixing, the vial solution is good for 2 hours at room temperature (between 59 and 86 degrees F or 15 and 30 degrees C). Discard any unused portion of the vial. After mixing and subsequent dilution in IV fluids, this product is stable for up to 12 hours at room temperature. Do not freeze. The filter for this product should be stored at room temperature.
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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