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Protonix

This document provides information about the medication Pantoprazole (Protonix). It is classified as an antiulcer agent and gastric acid pump inhibitor. The standard dose is 40 mg taken orally once daily, usually at bedtime. Its mechanism of action involves binding to an enzyme to prevent acid accumulation in the gastric lumen and lessen acid reflux and healing of ulcers. Nursing implications focus on contraindications, warnings, interactions, side effects and teaching the patient to take the full course of therapy and avoid certain foods and medications.

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Protonix

This document provides information about the medication Pantoprazole (Protonix). It is classified as an antiulcer agent and gastric acid pump inhibitor. The standard dose is 40 mg taken orally once daily, usually at bedtime. Its mechanism of action involves binding to an enzyme to prevent acid accumulation in the gastric lumen and lessen acid reflux and healing of ulcers. Nursing implications focus on contraindications, warnings, interactions, side effects and teaching the patient to take the full course of therapy and avoid certain foods and medications.

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NURS 1556 Clinical Medications Worksheets

(You will need to make additional copies of these forms)

Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency


pantoprazole Protonix antiulcer agents, 40 mg PO Q HS
gastric acid pump
inhibitors
Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or
Unknown 2.5 hrs 1 week solutions

Mechanism of action and indications (Why med ordered) Nursing Implications (what to focus on)
Binds to an enzyme in the presence of acidic gastric pH, Contraindications/warnings/interactions -
preventing the final transport of hydrogen ions into the Hypersensitivity, do not break chew or crush tablets
gastric lumen. Diminished accumulation of acid in the
gastric lumen, with lessened acid reflux, Healing of Common side effects – headache, abdominal pain,
duodenal ulcers and esophagitis, Decreased acid diarrhea, hyperglycemia
secretion in hypersecretory conditions. For GERD.

Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine - May cause
medicines (ask patient specifically) – Coumadin may abnormal liver function tests, including increase in AST,
increase risk of bleeding. ALT, alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
medication - Take for the full course of therapy, even if
feeling better, take before meals. Avoid alcohol, products
containing aspirin or NSAIDs, and foods that may cause
an increase in GI irritation, Advise patient to report onset
of black, tarry stools; diarrhea; or abdominal pain to
health care professional promptly
Nursing Process- Assessment (Pre- Assessment Evaluation Check after
administration assessment) - Assess patient Why would you hold or not give this giving - Healing in patients
routinely for epigastric or abdominal pain and med? - Hypersensitivity, signs of with erosive esophagitis.
for frank or occult blood in stool, emesis, or gastric bleeding Therapy is continued for up
gastric aspirate to 8 wk

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