title: Pantoprazole - Neonatal Intensive Care Drug Manual
text: Pantoprazole
  Revision Date : 2-3-2021
  Approved: TC,KOH
  Alert
  Short- and long-term safety data in infants are limited but there have been several safety concerns with long term usage in adults.
  The bioavailability of the in-house pharmacy suspension made from the contents of the capsule may be less (up to 25% less) than that of the tablet itself. Dose may need to be adjusted if no clinical response.
  Indication
  Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
  Post-operative prophylaxis in congenital tracheoesophageal fistula and oesophageal atresia (role unclear)
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