what does pantoprazole sodium do
Protonix Tablets. Pantoprazole sodium is a prescription drug that is most commonly used to remedy situations where there is an excess of stomach acid.It is therefore classified as a proton-pump inhibitor; highly potent drugs that have the primary function of reducing gastric acid production for long durations.astroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome are the two main conditions that it is used to treat. GERD is a disease where stomach acid is forced or pushed inside the esophagus. This causes erosive esophagitis (aka very discomforting heartburn) that calls for medication.