Comparing Protonix vs Pylera
Protonix | Pylera |
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Protonix (pantoprazole) | Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) |
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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 Helicobacter Pylori Infection. Pylera may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Helicobacter Pylori Infection
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More about Protonix (pantoprazole) | More about Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) | ||||||||||||||||
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. |
Pylera has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 245 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Protonix side effects in more detail. |
See also: Pylera side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Protonix prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other pantoprazole brands include: Protonix IV |
N/A |
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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 |
120 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 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 522 drugs are known to interact with Pylera:
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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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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
February 02, 2000 |
September 28, 2006 |
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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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