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Tecta Information

Tecta (Pantoprazole Magnesium) is a prescription medication for heartburn, acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a gastrointestinal disorder in which there is a continuous regurgitation of stomach acid. The active ingredient in the Tecta tablet is Pantoprazole magnesium. Pantoprazole magnesium belongs to the class of medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Pantoprazole works by blocking the gastric parietal cell's hydrogen/potassium adenosine triphosphatase (H+/K+ ATPase) enzyme system. As a result, Pantoprazole magnesium reduces the amount of acid the stomach produces by blocking the proton pump that produces acid in the stomach. Effective treatment of reflux disease with Pantoprazole helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent esophagus cancer.

Tecta Side Effects

Tecta's most common side effects may include abdominal pain, diarrhea (mild), dizziness, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects, such as:
• Diarrhea that doesn't stop;
• Irregular, fast, or pounding heartbeat, muscle spasm, uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body;
• Muscle spasms;
• Severe abdominal pain with severe persistent diarrhea;
• Severe diarrhea with watery stools, stomach pain, or fever that does not go away

Tecta Precautions

Inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Pantoprazole, lansoprazole, omeprazole, or any ingredients in Pantoprazole tablets. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, including if you have intestinal perforation or obstruction, liver disease, a lack of certain minerals in the body (such as zinc), lupus, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, are breastfeeding, or are planning to breastfeed. Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between Tecta and other medications, such as erlotinib, mavacamten, nelfinavir, and rilpivirine. Tecta is a tablet that should be taken orally with a cup of water, usually for two weeks. If your symptoms improve after two weeks of usage, your doctor may prescribe another dose for two weeks. It would be best to follow your doctor's prescription carefully and use it as prescribed. Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages while treating gastroesophageal reflux disease with Pantoprazole. Speak with your doctor immediately if there is no improvement in your condition despite regular use of Tecta for a minimum of four weeks. Store this medication at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Keep it out of the reach of children.

Do I need a prescription to order Tecta?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Tecta.