MEDICATION RECORD

**Complete one sheet per drug

Generic and trade (product) name of drug: Pantoprazole (PROTONIX) 40 mg

Classification and sub-classification of the drug: GASTRIC PROTON PUMP
INHIBITOR, ANTISECRETORY, ANTIULCER
Are there any dosing considerations related to the clients age? NONE
Is this drug within the safe dose range? Yes does is withing SDR of 40 mg daily
1. Why is the client receiving this
medication?

Treatment of GERD

2. How does this medication work in the

body? How can you evaluate the
effectiveness?

3. What are the major side effects of this

medication?

Pantoprazole inhibits gastric acid

prodction & secretion by inhibiting
proton pump in parietal cells.
Evaluate by subjective assessment of
pt's experiencing episodes of gastric
reflux.
diarrhea, flatulence, abdominal pain,
headache, insomnia, rash.

4. Are there any food interactions?

none

5. Are there any special considerations

(administration, teaching, nursing
etc) when giving this medication to
the client?

Do not crush or chew; however, granules

may be sprinkled onto applesause.
Education to notify prescriber if rash,
hives, facial swelling or difficulty
breathing develops.

Misc. Comments