Comparing Carafate vs Pantoprazole
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Prescription only
Prescribed for GERD, Duodenal Ulcer, Hyperphosphatemia of Renal Failure, Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis, Stomach Ulcer, Stomatitis, Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis. Carafate may also be used for purposes not... View more |
Prescription only
Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases acid secretion in the stomach and may be given to relieve the symptoms of heartburn or to allow inflamed tissue in the gastrointestinal tract to... View more |
Related suggestions Stomach Ulcer
Duodenal Ulcer
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis
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| More about Carafate (sucralfate) | More about Pantoprazole | ||||||||||||||||
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Carafate has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 72 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Pantoprazole has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 431 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 47% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Carafate side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
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Protonix, Protonix IV | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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1 hour |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 159 drugs are known to interact with Carafate:
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A total of 183 drugs are known to interact with Pantoprazole:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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October 30, 1981 |
February 02, 2000 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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Further information
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