Protonix Uses

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Drug Information: Protonix Oral Uses And How To Use

Generic Name: PANTOPRAZOLE DELAYED-RELEASE - ORAL
Pronounced: (pan-TOE-pruh-zole)

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Pantoprazole works by blocking acid production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is used to treat acid-related stomach and throat (esophagus) problems such as acid reflux (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Decreasing extra stomach acid can help relieve symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, persistent cough, and trouble...

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