Comparing Sucralfate vs Nexium
Sucralfate | Nexium |
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Sucralfate | Nexium (esomeprazole) |
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Prescription only
Sucralfate is used to treat duodenal ulcers. It appears to act directly on the ulcer, coating it with a protective film, and side effects are minimal. Prescribed for GERD, Duodenal Ulcer... View more |
Prescription only
Nexium effectively heals inflamed tissue in the gastrointestinal tract and relieves symptoms of heartburn. Nexium is available orally and as an IV preparation that may be used in adults and children... View more |
Related suggestions Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Sucralfate has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 236 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
Nexium has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 209 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: sucralfate side effects in more detail. |
See also: Nexium side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all sucralfate prices |
View all Nexium prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Carafate | Other esomeprazole brands include: Nexium 24HR, Nexium 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 |
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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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 157 drugs are known to interact with sucralfate:
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A total of 200 drugs are known to interact with Nexium:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
October 30, 1981 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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.
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