Common side effects of Protonix IV include redness/pain/swelling at the injection site, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, gas, dizziness, or joint pain. Long-term treatment with Protonix may make it harder for your body to absorb vitamin B-12, resulting in a deficiency of this vitamin.
Heart failure is a common problem, especially in elderly patients.1 The appearance of pulmonary crackles (rales), defined as discontinuous, interrupted, explosive respiratory sounds during inspiration, is one of the most important signs of heart failure deterioration.2 Many older patients with asymptomatic cardiovascular disease seem to have ...
Inflammation of joints in RA typically occurs in a symmetrical fashion, in other words, joints on both sides of the body will be affected. The earliest joints to be affected by inflammation in RA are usually the hands (including wrists) and feet. The elbow may also be affected early in the course of the disease and is the site most frequently affected by RA nodules. The shoulder is a common site for RA-related inflammation.