Pantosala Side Effects

Like all medicines, Pantosala 40 mg can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The frequency of possible side effects listed as follows is defined using the following convention: very common (affects more than 1 user in 10); common (affects 1 to 10 users in 100); uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in 1,000); rare (affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000); very rare (affects less than 1 user in 10,000); not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data).
If any of the following side effects is present, tell the doctor immediately, or contact the casualty department at the nearest hospital: Serious allergic reactions (frequency rare): swelling of the tongue and/or throat, difficulty in swallowing, hives (nettle rash), difficulties in breathing, allergic facial swelling (Quincke's oedema / angioedema), severe dizziness with very fast heartbeat and heavy sweating.
Serious skin conditions (frequency not known): blistering of the skin and rapid deterioration of the general condition, erosion (including slight bleeding) of eyes, nose, mouth/lips or genitals (Stevens-Johnson-Syndrome, Lyell-Syndrome, Erythema multiforme), sensitivity to light, rash, possibly with pain in the joints.
Other serious conditions (frequency not known): yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (severe damage to liver cells, jaundice) or fever, rash, and enlarged kidneys sometimes with painful urination and lower back pain (serious inflammation of the kidneys).
Other side effects are: Common (affects 1 to 10 users in 100): inflammation of the wall of the vein and blood clotting (thrombophlebitis) where the medicine is injected.
Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in 1,000): headache; dizziness; diarrhoea; feeling sick, vomiting; bloating and flatulence (wind); constipation; dry mouth; abdominal pain and discomfort; skin rash, exanthema, eruption; itching; feeling weak, exhausted or generally unwell; sleep disorders.
Taking a proton pump inhibitor like pantoprazole, especially over a period of more than one year, may slightly increase the risk of fracture in the hip, wrist or spine. Tell the doctor if osteoporosis is present or if corticosteroids (which can increase the risk of osteoporosis) are being taken.
Rare (affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000): distortion or complete lack of the sense of taste; disturbances in vision such as blurred vision; hives; pain in the joints; muscle pains; weight changes; raised body temperature; high fever; swelling of the extremities (peripheral oedema); allergic reactions; depression; breast enlargement in males.
Very Rare (affects less than 1 user in 10,000): disorientation.
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data): Hallucination, confusion (especially in patients with a history of these symptoms); decreased sodium level in blood; decreased magnesium level in blood.
If the patient is on Pantoprazole for more than three months it is possible that the levels of magnesium in the blood may fall. Low levels of magnesium can be seen as fatigue, involuntary muscle contractions, disorientation, convulsions, dizziness, increased heart rate. If any of the symptoms is present, please tell the doctor promptly. Low levels of magnesium can also lead to a reduction in potassium or calcium levels in the blood. The doctor may decide to perform regular blood tests to monitor the levels of magnesium.
Side effects identified through blood tests: Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in 1,000): an increase in liver enzymes.
Rare (affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000): an increase in bilirubin; increased fats in the blood; sharp drop in circulating granular white blood cells, associated with high fever.
Very Rare (affects less than 1 user in 10,000): a reduction in the number of blood platelets, which may cause the patient to bleed or bruise more than normal; a reduction in the number of white blood cells, which may lead to more frequent infections; coexisting abnormal reduction in the number of white and red blood cells, as well as platelets.
Reporting of side effects: If any of the side effects are present, talk to the doctor or pharmacist.
By reporting side effects the patient can help provide more information on the safety of Pantosala 40 mg.