Nupenta 40mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

• To treat ulcers in the stomach or intestine.
• For Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (a tumour in the pancreas, which causes oversecretion of stomach acids).
• Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (symptoms like heartburn & chest pain right after eating).

• You are allergic to Pantoprazole, or any other proton pump inhibitors.
• If you are allergic to any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you are on a medicine called Rilpivirine.

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea (feeling sick)
• Vomiting
• Polyps in stomach
• Bloating and flatulence
• Constipation
• Dry mouth
• Stomach pain and discomfort
• Sleep disorders
• Skin rash, rash with fever, redness or inflamed skin, itchy skin
• Fracture of the hip, wrist or spine
• Lack of energy
• Tiredness

Other General Warnings

• You experience allergies after taking this medicine or have a skin reaction after taking similar medicines.
• You have weak and brittle bones (osteoporosis), your doctor may advise you to take a Vitamin D supplement while taking this medicine.
• You are taking an anti-HIV medicine such as atazanavir or painkillers such as aspirin.
• You have a Vitamin B12 deficiency as Nupenta Tablet tablet can reduce the absorption of Vitamin B12 when used for the long term, inform your doctor.
• You are supposed to do a blood test (Chromogranin A). This medicine may alter the results.
• Long-term use of this tablet can lead to diarrhoea and malabsorption. Hence, it is to be taken cautiously and as per the doctor’s advice.
• You have liver-related problems, especially in the case of increased liver enzymes, the treatment should be stopped.
• Nupenta Tablet mg tablets are not recommended for children below the age of 12 years.

• Nupenta Tablet must be taken as directed by your doctor.
• The medicine is taken 1 hour before food, on an empty stomach.
• Do not chew or break the pill, swallow with a whole glass of water.
• Do not take this medicine if it has passed its expiry date.

• Nupenta Tablet should be stored at room temperature.
• To be stored away from sunlight and also keep away from the reach of children and pets.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Nupenta Tablet may alter the action of medicines whose bioavailability is dependent on stomach acid such as ketoconazole.
• Nupenta Tablet must not be co-administered with atazanavir, an anti-HIV medicine and methotrexate, an immunomodulator.
• Frequent monitoring of blood clotting parameters is required if you are taking blood thinners such as warfarin. There is also a risk of bleeding.
• Levels of methotrexate (used to treat certain types of cancer) can be increased in the body upon concomitant use with Nupenta Tablet.
• Any other medicines, supplements or herbal preparations, if you are taking, should be informed to your doctor while he prescribes you this medicine to avoid interactions.

Interactions with food items

• Pantoprazole should preferably be taken on an empty stomach.
• There are no known interactions with food or beverages.
• However, nicotine, caffeine (coffee, tea, chocolate, and cola) can increase stomach acid or delay ulcer healing and hinder the treatment process.