Pantop LS Capsule 10'S

hypomagnesaemia (decreased magnesium levels in blood) and bone fracture, predominantly in the elderly patients and in patients with other recognized risk factors like osteoporosis. Before taking PANTOP LS CAPSULE inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney or heart problems. PANTOP LS CAPSULE is generally not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women and in children or adolescents (below 18 years of age). PANTOP LS CAPSULE should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above) due to increased risk of postural hypotension, sedation and extrapyramidal effects (such as involuntary muscle movements, restless, muscle stiffness). The most common side effects of taking PANTOP LS CAPSULE are nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, polyps in the stomach gut and flatulence. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen during or after management with PANTOP LS CAPSULE. USES OF PANTOP LS CAPSULE To manage gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) for short-term among patients who do not respond adequately to proton-pump inhibitors (Ex. pantoprazole, omeprazole, rabeprazole) alone To manage peptic ulcer and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome HOW PANTOP LS CAPSULE WORKSPANTOP LS CAPSULE reduces stomach ulcers and acid reflux, where pantoprazole acts by inhibiting the secretions of stomach acid by blocking the proton pump (H+ K+ ATPase) at the secretory surface of gastric parietal cells and levosulpiride acts by facilitating gastric emptying and bowel movements by blocking the dopamine D2 receptors in the gut, thus reducing acid reflux and healing of stomach ulcers and esophageal lesions. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake PANTOP LS CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow PANTOP LS CAPSULE with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of PANTOP LS CAPSULE for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking PANTOP LS CAPSULE without informing your doctor. SIDE EFFECTS OF PANTOP LS CAPSULECOMMON benign polyps in the stomach UNCOMMON headache, dizziness nausea, vomiting stomach pain, diarrhea, flatulence, constipation dry mouth skin rash with eruptions and itching feeling weak, exhausted or generally unwell sleep disturbances fracture of the hip, wrist or spine RARE distortion or complete lack of taste sense blurred vision joint pain, muscle pain changes in weight high fever peripheral edema (swelling of the ankles, legs, feet, arms, or hands) allergic reactions depression breast enlargement in males Stop taking PANTOP LS CAPSULE and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: signs of decreased magnesium level in blood (such as fatigue, disorientation, involuntary muscle contractions, dizziness, convulsions and increased heart rate) skin rash following sun exposure (Ex. subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus) sudden unintentional weight loss, recurrent vomiting, blood in vomit which might appear as dark coffee grounds, black, tarry or blood-stained stools, difficulty in swallowing, looking pale, feeling weak, chest pain, stomach pain and severe and/or persistent diarrhea severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the eyes, mouth, tongue and/or throat, difficulty in breathing or swallowing, severe dizziness with very fast heartbeat and heavy sweating) serious skin reactions (such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lyell syndrome or erythema multiforme causing skin rash with swelling, blistering or peeling, losing skin and bleeding around eyes, nose, mouth or genitals with rapid deterioration of general health, or photosensitivity) signs of severe kidney problem (such as acute kidney injury or acute interstitial nephritis causing painful urination, fever, rash, enlarged kidneys and lower back pain) jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes) neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a life-threatening neurologic condition causing altered mental status, high fever, muscle rigidity, irregular pulse, accelerated heartbeat, increased rate of respiration, autonomic nervous system dysfunction resulting in high or low blood pressure, profuse perspiration and excessive sweating) drug-induced movement disorders (tremor, akathisia (unable to stand still))