Comparing Omeprazole vs Protonix
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| Omeprazole | Protonix (pantoprazole) |
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Prescription and OTC
Omeprazole decreases stomach acid production which promotes the healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers and other inflamed areas of gastrointestinal tissue. The risk of interactions with omeprazole... View more |
Prescription only
Protonix is used for the treatment of conditions associated with excessive acid production in the esophagus and stomach. Long-term use may be associated with magnesium and vitamin B12 deficiency and... View more |
Related suggestions Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Stomach Ulcer (Gastric Ulcer)
Erosive Esophagitis
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| More about Omeprazole | More about Protonix (pantoprazole) | ||||||||||||||||
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| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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Omeprazole has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 462 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 53% reported a negative effect. |
Protonix has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 80 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: omeprazole side effects in more detail. |
See also: Protonix side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all omeprazole prices |
View all Protonix prices and generic prices |
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| Omesec, Prilosec, Prilosec OTC | Other pantoprazole brands include: Protonix IV | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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1.5 hours |
1 hour |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 215 drugs are known to interact with omeprazole:
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A total of 160 drugs are known to interact with Protonix:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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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July 30, 2015 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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** 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.
Further information
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