definition of pantoprazole
Definitions for pantoprazole. Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word pantoprazole. Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: pantoprazole(Noun) A proton pump inhibitor drug, used for treatment of erosion and ulceration of esophagus caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease.
What is pantoprazole? 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), and other conditions involving excess stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Pantoprazole is not for immediate relief of heartburn symptoms.