Pantoprazol SUN
Pantoprazol SUN is a medicine that reduces stomach acid and is used to treat stomach and intestinal diseases related to too much acid.
Form
injektiokuiva-aine, liuosta varten
Strength
40 mg
Active Ingredient
Pantoprazole sodium sesquihydrate
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Europe B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
For stomach or duodenal ulcers and reflux inflammation, usually one vial (40 mg) daily. For Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and other conditions with excessive acid, usually two vials (80 mg) daily.
Method
A nurse or doctor will give you the daily dose as an injection into a vein over 2-15 minutes.
Important
The doctor may prescribe up to 160 mg (four vials) per day, especially if stomach acid needs to be reduced quickly. For severe liver problems, the daily dose should not exceed 20 mg (half a vial).
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Inflammation of the vein wall and blood clot formation at the injection site (thrombophlebitis)
- •Benign polyps in the stomach
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Abdominal bloating and gas
- •Constipation
- •Dry mouth
- •Stomach pain and discomfort
- •Skin rash, blistering rash, skin changes, itching
- •Weakness, fatigue, or general feeling of being unwell
- •Sleep disorders
- •Hip, wrist, or spine fracture
- •Increased liver enzyme levels
RARE
- •Swelling of the tongue and/or throat
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Hives
- •Difficulty breathing
- •Allergic facial swelling (angioedema)
- •Severe dizziness and very fast heart rate
- •Profuse sweating
- •Blistering of the skin and rapid worsening of general condition
- •Sores (including mild bleeding) in the eyes, nose, mouth/lips, or genitals
- •Skin sensitivity/rash, especially in sun-exposed areas
- •Joint pain and flu-like symptoms like fever, swollen lymph nodes (e.g., in armpits)
- •Blood tests may show changes in certain white blood cells or liver enzyme values (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lyell's syndrome, erythema multiforme, subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, DRESS, photosensitivity).
- •Yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (severe liver cell damage, jaundice)
- •Fever, rash, and enlarged kidneys, sometimes with painful urination and lower back pain (severe kidney inflammation), which may lead to kidney failure.
- •Distorted or complete loss of taste
- •Vision disturbances (e.g., blurred vision)
- •Joint pain
- •Muscle pain
- •Changes in weight
- •Fever, high fever
- •Swelling of arms and legs (peripheral edema)
- •Allergic reactions
- •Depression
- •Enlarged breasts in men (gynecomastia)
- •Disorientation (confusion about time and place)
- •Increased bilirubin levels
- •Increased blood fat levels
- •Significant decrease in certain white blood cells (granulocytes) with high fever
- •Decreased platelet count, leading to easier bleeding or bruising
- •Decreased white blood cell count, making you more prone to infections
- •Simultaneous abnormal decrease in red and white blood cells and platelets
- •Lower than usual levels of sodium, magnesium, calcium, or potassium in the blood
- •Hallucinations, confusion (especially if you've had these symptoms before)
- •Tingling, prickling, burning sensation, or numbness
- •Rash, possibly with joint pain
- •Inflammation of the large intestine, causing persistent watery diarrhea
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to pantoprazole or any other ingredients in this medicine, or to other proton pump inhibitors.
- If you have severe liver problems or have had liver issues before, your doctor will monitor your liver enzymes. Treatment may be stopped if enzyme levels increase.
- If you are taking HIV protease inhibitors like atazanavir, consult your doctor for specific advice.
- Long-term use (over one year) of this medicine may slightly increase the risk of bone fractures (hip, wrist, spine). Tell your doctor if you have osteoporosis or are at higher risk (e.g., using steroids).
- Using this medicine for over three months might lead to low magnesium in your blood, causing fatigue, muscle twitches, confusion, seizures, dizziness, or fast heartbeat. Report these symptoms to your doctor immediately. Your doctor might check your magnesium levels with blood tests.
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- Tell your doctor if you have had a skin reaction to similar stomach acid-reducing medicines or if you develop a rash, especially in sun-exposed areas. This could mean stopping treatment.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience unexplained weight loss, repeated vomiting, difficulty swallowing, vomiting blood, paleness/weakness, bloody or tar-like stools, chest pain, stomach pain, or severe/persistent diarrhea, as these could be signs of a more serious condition or cancer.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. For short-term use only. Consider the numerous potential interactions. Avoid long-term use. Long-term use carries an increased risk of adverse effects. Risk of hypomagnesemia in prolonged use. (updated 10.11.2025)