Protonix
® (
pantoprazole sodium) is a medication that is used to treat a number of conditions within the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.
Who Manufactures Protonix?
It is manufactured by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.
The medication is licensed to treat a number of conditions, which include:
How Does It Work?
Protonix is part of a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). It works by decreasing the amount of acid in your stomach by blocking the acid production sites.
The drug reduces the amount of acid in your stomach, which helps
heartburn and other GERD symptoms go away. A decrease in the amount of stomach acid will give the esophagus, the stomach, and the intestines time to heal.