Drug reference
pantoprazole
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Drug class
Gastrointestinal Tract (Proton Pump Inhibitors)
Mechanism of action
PPI; binds to H+/K+-exchanging ATPase (proton pump) in gastric parietal cells, resulting in blockage of acid secretion. Relative Potency: 1.0.
Common side effects
- Constipation
- Headache
- Chest pain
- Facial edema
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain
Known interactions (10)
- erlotinib + pantoprazole Major
- ketoconazole + pantoprazole Major
- Clomipramine + pantoprazole Moderate
- clopidogrel + pantoprazole Moderate
- digoxin + pantoprazole Moderate
- domperidone + pantoprazole Moderate
- ferrous fumarate + pantoprazole Moderate
- imipramine + pantoprazole Moderate
- levothyroxine + pantoprazole Moderate
- pantoprazole + warfarin Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is pantoprazole?
pantoprazole belongs to: Gastrointestinal Tract.
How does pantoprazole work?
PPI; binds to H+/K+-exchanging ATPase (proton pump) in gastric parietal cells, resulting in blockage of acid secretion. Relative Potency: 1.0.
What are the common side effects of pantoprazole?
Constipation, Headache, Chest pain, Facial edema, Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain
Which drugs interact with pantoprazole?
erlotinib, ketoconazole, Clomipramine, clopidogrel, digoxin, domperidone, ferrous fumarate, imipramine, levothyroxine, warfarin
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