Levosulpiride / Pantoprazole is used for Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Excess acid secretion by stomach, Intestinal or stomach ulcers, Depression, Indigestion, Heartburn and other conditions. This salt combination may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Detailed information related to Levosulpiride / Pantoprazole's uses, side-effects, reviews, questions, interactions, and precautions is as follows:
Levosulpiride / Pantoprazole Uses
Levosulpiride / Pantoprazole is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:
- Gastro oesophagus Reflux Dieses
- Excess acid secretion by stomach
- Intestinal or stomach ulcers
- Depression
- Indigestion
- Heartburns
- Back flow of acid from stomach
- Inflammation of the oesophagus
- Mental Disorders
- Frequent persistent heartburn
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Inflammation of oesophagus
Levosulpiride / Pantoprazole Working, Mechanism of Action and Pharmacology
Levosulpiride / Pantoprazole improves the patient's condition by performing the following functions:
Decreasing the level of chemical compound present in the brain.
Reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Levosulpiride / Pantoprazole - Side-effects
The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur in medicines that contain Levosulpiride / Pantoprazole. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.
- Abnormal milk secretion
- Dizziness
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Absence of menstruation
- Changes in sexual desire
- Abnormally large breast in males
Levosulpiride / Pantoprazole may also cause side-effects not listed here.
If you notice other side-effects not listed above, contact your doctor for medical advice. You may also report side-effects to your local food and drug administration authority.
Levosulpiride / Pantoprazole - Drug Interactions
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Levosulpiride / Pantoprazole may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Levosulpiride / Pantoprazole may interact with the following drugs and products:
- Aluminium and magnesium containing antacids
- Atazanavir
- Erlotinib
- Itraconazole
- Ketoconazole
- Methotrexate
Storage of Levosulpiride / Pantoprazole
Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so. Medication discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Levosulpiride / Pantoprazole.
Expired Levosulpiride / Pantoprazole
Taking a single dose of expired Levosulpiride / Pantoprazole is unlikely to produce an adverse event. However, please discuss with your primary health provider or pharmacist for proper advice or if you feel unwell or sick. Expired drug may become ineffective in treating your prescribed conditions. To be on the safe side, it is important not to use expired drug. If you have a chronic illness that requires taking medicine constantly such as heart condition, seizures, and life-threatening allergies, you are much safer keeping in touch with your primary health care provider so that you can have a fresh supply of unexpired medications.