COOL PAN (PROTONIX) INDICATIONS
Cool Pan blocks the production of stomach acid. It is prescribed to heal a condition called erosive esophagitis (a severe inflammation of the passage to the stomach) brought on by a persistent backflow of stomach acid (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Later, it may be prescribed to maintain healing and prevent a relapse. It is also used in the treatment of conditions marked by constant overproduction of stomach acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Cool Pan is a member of the "proton pump inhibitor" class of acid blockers.
COOL PAN (PROTONIX) INSTRUCTIONS
Use Cool Pan as directed by your doctor.
- Cool Pan may be taken with or without food. Do not chew, crush, or split the tablets. If you are taking antacids you may continue to do so.
- If you miss a dose of Cool Pan, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Cool Pan.
COOL PAN (PROTONIX) STORAGE
Store Cool Pan at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Cool Pan out of the reach of children and away from pets.
COOL PAN (PROTONIX) MORE INFO:
Active Ingredient: Pantoprazole sodium.
Do NOT use Cool Pan if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Cool Pan
- you are taking dasatinib or an HIV protease inhibitor (eg, atazanavir).
Contact your doctor right away if any of these apply to you.
Some medical conditions may interact with Cool Pan. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have liver problems or stomach or bowel cancer
- if you have low blood zinc levels.
Some medicines may interact with Cool Pan. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Clarithromycin or voriconazole because they may increase the risk of Cool Pan's side effects
- Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) or digoxin because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Cool Pan
- Ampicillins, azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), clopidogrel, dasatinib, HIV protease inhibitors (eg, atazanavir), or iron because their effectiveness may be decreased by Cool Pan
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Cool Pan may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Important safety information:
- Cool Pan may cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Cool Pan with caution. Do not drive or perform other possible unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Contact your doctor if you have any symptoms of a bleeding ulcer, such as black, tarry stools or vomit that looks like coffee grounds, or if you experience throat pain, chest pain, severe stomach pain, or trouble swallowing.
- Cool Pan may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Cool Pan.
- Cool Pan should be used with caution in Asian patients; the risk of side effects may be increased in these patients.
- Cool Pan should be used with extreme caution in children younger 18 years; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Cool Pan while you are pregnant. Cool Pan is found in breast milk. Do not breastfeed while taking Cool Pan.
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.
Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; headache; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); chest pain; dark urine; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness; vision changes; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider.