Comparing Protonix vs Librax
Protonix | Librax |
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Protonix (pantoprazole) | Librax (chlordiazepoxide / clidinium) |
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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 only
Prescribed for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Enterocolitis, Peptic Ulcer. Librax may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Protonix has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 83 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
Librax has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 from a total of 70 ratings on Drugs.com. 86% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Protonix side effects in more detail. |
See also: Librax side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other pantoprazole brands include: Protonix IV |
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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 |
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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 D
Positive evidence of risk
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 508 drugs are known to interact with Librax:
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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. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
February 02, 2000 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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