Protonix Tablets and Uridine triacetate

• Generic Name: pantoprazole
• Dosage Forms: tablet, delayed release; granule, delayed release
• Other Brand Names: Protonix, Protonix IV

Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.

Pantoprazole is used to treat erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus from stomach acid caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD) in adults and children who are at least 5 years old. Pantoprazole is usually given for up to 8 weeks at a time while your esophagus heals.

Pantoprazole is also used to treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and other conditions involving excess stomach acid.

• Generic Name: uridine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Vistogard, Xuriden

This medication guide provides information about the Vistogard brand of uridine triacetate. Xuriden is another brand of uridine triacetate that is not covered in this medication guide.

Uridine triacetate works by slowing down cell damage caused by certain cancer medicines (capecitabine or fluorouracil).

Uridine triacetate is used to treat an overdose of capecitabine or fluorouracil.

Uridine triacetate is also used in an emergency to treat life-threatening side effects caused by capecitabine or fluorouracil. This includes effects on the heart, nervous system, stomach, intestines, or blood cells.

uridine triacetate may be given before overdose symptoms appear. However, treatment with uridine triacetate must begin within 96 hours after you last received capecitabine or fluorouracil.

Uridine triacetate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.