Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. Secondary and off-label uses of Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Pentowok safely.
Is the use of Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Pentowok can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Pentowok is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Pentowok rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection on the Heart?
You can take Pentowok without any fear of damage to the heart.
Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection
Taking Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection
Taking alcohol with Pentowok IV 40 Mg Injection can be dangerous.
Pentowok should be taken 30 - 60 minute before taking any meal. Preferably it should be taken once a day in the morning before breakfast. However, some patient may require to take it twice a day, in this case, 1 tablet should be taken in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening before the meal as directed by the doctor. You are recommended to consult your doctor regarding the exact dosage regime of medicine and follow his/her instruction.
Yes, Pentowok can cause diarrhea. However, diarrhea could be a sign of a contracted infection too. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine, inform the doctor light away without further delay.
This is because long-term use of Pentowok can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acids which are required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking [medicine] for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.
Pentowok is not an antacid. It is proton pump inhibitor which reduce the excess acid in the stomach.
No, you can not buy Pentowok over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
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