Comparing Protonix vs Deprizine
Protonix | Deprizine |
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Protonix (pantoprazole) | Deprizine (ranitidine) |
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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 |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for GERD, Erosive Esophagitis, Duodenal Ulcer, Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis, Gastric Ulcer Maintenance Treatment, Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage, Indigestion, Pathological Hypersecretory... View more |
Related suggestions Stomach Ulcer
Erosive Esophagitis
Duodenal Ulcer
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More about Protonix (pantoprazole) | More about (ranitidine) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Protonix has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 82 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Protonix side effects in more detail. |
See also: Deprizine side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other pantoprazole brands include: Protonix IV | Other ranitidine brands include: Acid Control 150, Acid Control 75, Acid Reducer, Acid Reducer Non-Prescription Strength, Acid Relief, Berkley and Jensen Acid Reducer Maximum Strength, Careone Acid Reducer, Equaline Heartburn Relief, Sunmark Acid Reducer Maximum Strength View more | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
1 hour |
2.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
A total of 167 drugs are known to interact with Protonix:
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A total of 141 drugs are known to interact with Deprizine:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
February 02, 2000 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** 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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