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pantoprazole

Brand names: Protonix, Protonix IV

Form	Strength
DELAYED RELEASE TABLET, ORAL	40 mg
POWDER FOR INJECTION, INTRAVENOUS	40 mg

Display Proton-pump Inhibitors Class: 562836

Medication comments:

NOTE: Prophylactic PPI's started in the hospital will be automatically discontinued when patients are discharged from ICU, unless there is a gastrointestinal indication for continuation.

Per policy, orders for these non-formulary agents will be changed to formulary equivalents.
Non-Formulary Agent	Formulary Equivalent
pantoprazole (Protonix) for pediatric patients	esomeprazole (NexIUM) granules - see details there
pantoprazole (Protonix) per tube	esomeprazole (NexIUM) granules - see details there

Per policy, these drugs may be converted from IV to PO in patients who meet criteria.
pantoprazole(Protonix)	may convert from IV to PO on a mg-to-mg basis.

Enteral Drug Administration notes.
Generic (Brand)	Comments and Considerations	Recommendations for Administration with Enteral Nutrition
pantoprazole (Protonix)	Crushing DR tablet can clog tubes.	Substitute to esomeprazole delayed-release granules. No dose adjustment when using compounded suspension. Do NOT use DR or EC tablets. Consider holding tube feeding 1 hour before dose

Last updated: May. 1, 2024

Therapeutic Interchange Policy esomeprazole (NexIUM)
IV to PO Conversion Policy Policy

Pharmacy Contact Info:

Main Inpatient Pharmacy: ext 4599, 3503
Fax: 704-878-7283

Director of Pharmacy - Randi Raynor, PharmD: ext 4501
Clinical Coordinator - Laura Rollings, PharmD: ext 4597
Pharmacy Informaticist - Stephen Pringle, PharmD: ext 7645
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - Amy Wingler, CPhT: ext 7385
Pharmacy Automation Coordinator (Omnicell) - Melissa Fulford, CPhT: ext 3556

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