Prazole Forte/Prazole IV Special Precautions

Prazole Forte: Before giving Pantoprazole or other proton pump inhibitors to patients with gastric ulcers the possibility of malignancy should be considered since these drugs may mask symptoms and delay diagnosis. Pantoprazole and other proton pump inhibitors should be used with caution in hepatic impairment.
Prazole IV: Prior to the treatment of gastric ulcer, the possibility of malignancy should be excluded before treatment with pantoprazole sodium is instituted, as treatment may alleviate symptoms and delay diagnosis. Anaphylaxis has been reported with the use of pantoprazole IV. This may require emergency medical treatment. The diagnosis of an inflammation of the esophagus should be endoscopically confirmed.
Effects on the Ability to Drive or Operate Machinery: Pantoprazole IV does not affect the ability to drive and use machines.
Use in pregnancy: During pregnancy, pantoprazole IV should not be used unless the benefit exceeds the potential risk.
Use in lactation: There is no information about the safety of pantoprazole IV during breastfeeding in humans. During breastfeeding, pantoprazole IV should not be used unless the benefit exceeds the potential risk.