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Protonix Injection (Pantoprazole Sodium) - Summary

 

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SUMMARY

PROTONIX® I.V.
(pantoprazole sodium)
for Injection

The active ingredient in PROTONIX® I.V. (pantoprazole sodium) for Injection is a substituted benzimidazole, sodium 5-(difluoromethoxy)-2-[[(3,4-dimethoxy-2-pyridinyl)methyl] sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole, a compound that inhibits gastric acid secretion.

Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Associated With a History of Erosive Esophagitis

PROTONIX I.V. for Injection is indicated for short-term treatment (7 to 10 days) of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and a history of erosive esophagitis.

Pathological Hypersecretion Associated with Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

PROTONIX I.V. for Injection is indicated for the treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions associated with Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome or other neoplastic conditions.

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS RELATED TO PROTONIX INJECTION

Published Studies Related to Protonix Injection (Pantoprazole)

Randomized placebo-controlled trial of pantoprazole for daytime sleepiness in GERD and obstructive sleep disordered breathing. [2008.08]

A pilot study of efficacy and safety of continuous intravenous infusion of pantoprazole in the treatment of severe erosive esophagitis. [2008.06]

Intermittent intravenous pantoprazole and continuous cimetidine infusion: effect on gastric pH control in critically ill patients at risk of developing stress-related mucosal disease. [2008.05]

Comparative tolerability of 2- and 15-minute intravenous infusions of pantoprazole. [2007.09.01]

Prospective, randomized trial comparing effect of oral versus intravenous pantoprazole on rebleeding after nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding: a pilot study. [2007.09]

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Clinical Trials Related to Protonix Injection (Pantoprazole)

Effect of Pantoprazole on the Symptoms of Acid Reflux Disease in Adult Patients (BY1023/M3-341) [Active, not recruiting]

Efficacy of Pantoprazole in Patients Older Than 18 Years Who Have Symptoms of Non-Erosive Reflux or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (BY1023/DE-004) [Completed]

Long-Term Pantoprazole Trial in Patients With Symptoms of Chronic Acid Peptic Complaints (BY1023/VMG-708) [Active, not recruiting]

On-Demand Use of Pantoprazole: Determinants for Chronic Use of Acid Suppressive Medication [Active, not recruiting]

Efficacy of Pantoprazole in Patients Older Than 18 Years Who Have Symptoms of Acid Reflux (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) (BY1023/M3-339) [Completed]

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Page last updated: 2008-08-11

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