Towards the end of 2004 I developed duodenal ulcers. I was put on Pan 40 once a day. (Pantaprozole 40 mg). I was cured of it but directed to take maintenance dose pf Pan 20. I have been taking this since the last more than a year now. Should I continue the maintenance dose?
2006-10-15 06:23:33 · 2 answers · asked by balrajrao 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Only your doctor can answer this. Go back and be checked.
2006-10-15 06:40:32 · answer #1 · answered by Cat Lover 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ulcers are thought to be initially caused by a bacterium and can be worsened by hypersecretion of gastric acid. The med you have been taking, pantoprazole sodium (note spelling, no capital P), brand name Protonix, is a proton pump inhibitor, a fancy way of saying it suppresses the secretion of gastric acid and is used for both short-term treatment and long-term maintainence.
As far as whether you will need to remain on Protonix indefinitely, this is something you should discuss with your Gastroenterologist or whoever it was that prescribed for you. Until that time, continue the 20mg maintenance dose as directed. This doctor may even order a pH probe study to evaluate you current status. You and the doctor should periodically review the need for continued treatment.
2006-10-15 06:42:45 · answer #2 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋